About the NCJA Center for Forensic DNA Policy & Practice
The NCJA DNA Center serves as the national hub for advancing, assessing, and connecting critical areas of forensic DNA system improvement to advance the responsible and effective use of forensic DNA nationwide.
Our Work
Advancing the Use of Forensic DNA
The NCJA DNA Center will launch initiatives, provide technical assistance, and support research that builds on the important work already being done by forensic scientists, law enforcement, and criminal justice professionals nationwide across the following areas.
The NCJA DNA Center is Home to the
Coalition of DNA Victim Advocates
Support for this Work
The NCJA Center for Forensic DNA Policy & Practice is supported by a grant from Arnold Ventures.
About the National Criminal Justice Association
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) is a national voice in shaping and implementing criminal justice policy. As the representative of state, tribal and local criminal and juvenile justice practitioners, the NCJA works to promote a balanced approach to communities’ complex public safety and criminal and juvenile justice system problems and is dedicated to helping justice agencies develop and implement effective policies, practices and programs. Its members represent all facets of the criminal and juvenile justice community, from law enforcement, corrections, prosecution, defense, courts, victim-witness services, and educational institutions to federal, state, and local elected officials.
About Arnold Ventures
Founded in 2008 by Laura and John Arnold with the launch of a foundation, Arnold Ventures is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through evidence-based policy solutions that maximize opportunity and minimize injustice.
Our Research
Legislation Database
Track laws, proposed legislation, regulations, and policies shaping forensic DNA implementation.
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National Database
State DNA Policy Map
Explore forensic DNA policies, regulations, statutes, and practices by state.
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