Guidance document

Identifying victims using DNA: a guide for families

NCJ 209493
Author
U.S. Department of Justice
Publication Year
2005
Thematic Area
Law & Policies / Forensics
Topic
Management of the Dead / DNA Analysis
Access
Open access

Any circumstance in which lives are lost is a tragedy that can have immediate and lasting effects on our communities. We extend our most sincere condolences and sympathy to you at this difficult time. You have been given this brochure to help you understand the process of identifying the remains of a victim through DNA analysis.