RESOURCES TO HELP COLD CASES GET ADVANCED DNA TESTING
Season of Justice is a nonprofit dedicated to providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases and bring resolution to those impacted by unsolved violent crimes.
- STR and Y-STR analysis
- M-Vac collection
- Cold case support
- Advanced DNA analysis
- Forensic DNA amplification
The Innocence Project uses DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful convictions.
- STR and Y-STR analysis
- M-Vac collection
- Advanced DNA analysis
- Forensic DNA amplification
The Bureau of Justice Assistance’s solicitation provides resources to address unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs), improve investigations and prosecutions, and collect DNA samples from qualifying individuals for CODIS. It also covers untested evidence from sexually motivated homicides and other violent cold case crimes.
- Y-STR analysis
- SAK backlog reduction
- Advanced DNA analysis
- Cold case support
The BJA aims to support law enforcement and prosecution agencies in outreach, education, and enhancing victim reporting tools. This includes investigating and prosecuting hate crimes based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
- STR and Y-STR analysis
- M-Vac collection
- Cold case support
- Advanced DNA analysis
- Forensic DNA amplification