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Jenks, A (2024) To build trust, forensic DNA labs must also embrace transparency.
This article provides an insight into forensic DNA analysis as a powerful tool for identifying victims, suspects, and missing persons, exonerating the innocent, and bringing closure to victims and their families. The effectiveness and reliability of this technology rests on the credibility of forensic DNA labs. This article discusses some key considerations related to U.S. forensic science and how to improve outcomes by learning from the recent past.

Baechler, S., Morelato, M., Gittelson, S., Walsh, S., Margot, P., Roux, C., & Ribaux, O. (2020). Breaking the barriers between intelligence, investigation and evaluation: A continuous approach to define the contribution and scope of forensic science. Forensic Science International, 309, Article 110213.
This article provides an interesting picture of the interrelationships between forensics and other key areas of the justice system.

Butler, J. M. (2020). Decades of developments in forensic science. Forensic Science Review, 32(2), 101-103.
This article follows up on the above article, adding a bit of context, commentary, and details.

Garrett, B. L., Gardner, B. O., Murphy, E., & Grimes, P. (2021). Judges and forensic science education: A national survey. Forensic Science International, 321, Article 110714.
This article presents unique findings related to education and training by judges. Judges’ awareness of the realities of forensic science is an important factor in their courtroom decisions. This article provides some of that context.

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