Forensic Science and the Administration of Justice
Critical Issues and Directions
Kevin Strom, Matthew Hickman
- 312 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Forensic Science and the Administration of Justice
Critical Issues and Directions
Kevin Strom, Matthew Hickman
About This Book
Uniting forensics, law, and social science in meaningful and relevant ways, Forensic Science and the Administration of Justice is structured around current research on how forensic evidence is being used and how it is impacting the justice system. This unique bookâwritten by nationally known scholars in the fieldâincludes five sections that explore the demand for forensic services, the quality of forensic services, the utility of forensic services, post-conviction forensic issues, and the future role of forensic science in the administration of justice. The authors offer policy-relevant directions for both the criminal justice and forensic fields and demonstrate how the role of the crime laboratory in the American justice system is evolving in concert with technological advances as well as changing demands and competing pressures for laboratory resources.