Guidance document

Guidelines for mass fatality DNA identification operations

English version
Author
Amanda Sozer, Michael Baird, Michelle Beckwith, Brian Harmon, Demris Lee, George Riley, Stefan Schmitt
Region
Global
Thematic Area
Technology & Data / Forensics
Topic
Psychosocial Support / Management of the Dead / Identification / DNA Analysis / Burial Site / Mass Grave
Access
Open access

These Guidelines provide support for the development of efficient and effective mass fatality DNA operations. The topics covered include program management and oversight, technical considerations in sample collection and testing, data review, screening and statistics, and reporting. Special considerations addressed include family interactions, educational and psychosocial support, and confidentiality of data.

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