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This course is designed to assist victim advocates in becoming familiar with the forensic DNA testing process and how forensic DNA profiles are generated from evidence and matched through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Additionally, eligibility requirements for DNA samples (offender, crime scene, missing persons), and the various types of DNA analysis that can be performed in crime labs will be discussed. Working with case sensitive/highly confidential information, participants will gain knowledge on investigative strategies on missing person cases and discuss the importance of the partnership between advocates and law enforcement, in providing support to the missing person's family and responding to media attention in high profile cases. Case studies will be provided.
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