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DNA’s impact on criminal justice discussed Nov. 5 9:27 a.m., Nov. 1, 2004--Sarah V. Hart, UD alumna and director of the National Institute of Justice, will give a lecture titled "DNA and the Future of Criminal Justice," from noon-1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, in 006 Willard Hall Education Building. The talk is free and open to the public. Hart, who graduated from UD in 1976, has led the U.S. Department of Justice research and development agency since 2001. She was a central force in developing a presidential DNA initiative, “Advancing Justice through DNA Technology,” a five-year, $1 billion effort to build national capacity to use DNA technology to solve crime by reducing the DNA testing backlog, building crime lab capacity, stimulating research and development, supporting training, protecting the innocent and identifying missing persons. Hart will discuss ways in which advancements in DNA technology continue to revolutionize the justice system, including how the availability of DNA technology has influenced police practices, identification procedures, prosecution of criminal offenses, the role of victims and defense work. DNA technology issues include complex scientific, political and policy questions, as well as privacy issues with DNA databases, victim reporting in sexual assault cases and prisoners’ rights. Hart will provide an insider’s perspective on how DNA technology will shape the future of the justice system. The National Institute of Justice has funded research on DNA technology. For more information, call (302) 831-1236, or e-mail [quillen@udel.edu]. Article by Martin Mbugua To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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