Forensic science and the administration of justice : critical issues and directions / Kevin J. Strom, RTI International, Matthew J. Hickman, Seattle University.

Other author Strom, Kevin, editor.
Other author Hickman, Matthew J., editor.
Format Book
PublicationLos Angeles : Sage, [2015]
Copyright Date©2015
Descriptionxv, 293 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects
Forensic sciences.
Justice, Administration of.

Contents Preface -- Acknowledgments -- The demand for forensic services -- A historical review of the demand for forensic evidence / Joseph L. Peterson -- Is there evidence of a "csi effect"? / Rachel Dioso-Villa -- What we know (and don't know) about evidence backlogs / Matthew J. Hickman and Kevin J. Strom -- The quality of forensic services -- Adopting a research culture in the forensic sciences / Barry A. J. Fisher -- Minimizing contextual bias in forensic casework / Reinoud Stoel, Charles Berger, Wim Kerkhoff, Erwin J. A. T. Mattijssen, and Itiel Dror -- A survey of ethical issues in the forensic sciences / Jay Siegel -- The utility of forensic services -- The impact of forensic evidence on criminal justice : evidence from case -- Processing studies / Sally Kelty, Roberta Julian, and Robert Hayes -- Assessing the utility of dna evidence in criminal investigations / Michael D. White, Andrea R. Borrego, and David A. Schroeder -- Forensic science : the prosecutor's role / Nina Chernoff -- Post-conviction issues -- The problems and challenges of evidence retention / John M. Collins, Jr -- Innovation, success, error, and confidence in forensic dna testing / Kristen Skogerboe -- Developing new business models for forensic laboratories / Max M. Houck and Paul J. Speaker -- Rethinking the role of the crime laboratory in criminal justice decision -- Making / Kevin J. Strom and Matthew J. Hickman -- The future of forensic science / Walter F. Rowe -- Index -- About the editors -- About the contributors.
Abstract Uniting forensics, law, and social science in meaningful and relevant ways, Forensic Science and the Administration of Justice is structured around current research on how forensic evidence is being used and how it is impacting the justice system. This unique book - written by nationally known scholars in the field - includes five sections that explore the demand for forensic services, the quality of forensic services, the utility of forensic services, post-conviction forensic issues, and the future role of forensic science in the administration of justice. The authors offer policy-relevant directions for both the criminal justice and forensic fields and demonstrate how the role of the crime laboratory in the American justice system is evolving in concert with technological advances as well as changing demands and competing pressures for laoratory resources. -- taken from the back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013046876
ISBN9781452276885 (pbk.)
ISBN1452276889 (pbk.)

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