Introduction

Familial DNA Searching: Current Approaches – Part II

Familial DNA Searching: Current Approaches – Part II

Overview

This four-part panel discussion series will elucidate the current landscape of policies and procedures addressing familial DNA searching. Part II In this particular session, the discussion topic was focused around current existing protocols and specifically address questions such as: what are the established familial DNA searching processes, how were these processes established and how do these processes address privacy concerns as well as what role did the SWGDAM Familial Search Recommendations play in the development of these processes?

A certificate of completion is available for all who register and attend this webinar.

Presenters

  • Patricia Melton
  • Bruce Budowle
  • Rockne P. Harmon
  • Christopher Maguire
  • Gary Molina
  • Jessica Goldthwaite
  • Judy Ann Royal
  • Gary Sims
  • Mitch Morrissey

Funding for this Forensic Technology Center of Excellence webinar has been provided by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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