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The Forensics Training and Technical Assistance (Forensics TTA) Program, led by RTI International in partnership with subject matter experts, practitioners, and researchers offers expertise and assistance to grantees of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Forensics Programs.

The Forensics TTA Program provides TTA supporting BJA Forensics Programs grantees to meet strategic goals and objectives, implement national recommendations into policy, enhance capacity and outcomes, and foster sustainability through the implementation of new technologies to enhance existing policies and practices. This assistance is accomplished by offering a variety of services, including the following:

• • • Proactive engagement with grantees to develop materials based upon agency needs
    • Training and educational sessions (e.g., webinars, working groups) developed by subject matter experts 
    • Remote guidance on forensic-related issues
    • Assistance in increasing site capacity 

• • • Efforts to translate lessons to the field 

The Forensics TTA Program aims to improve the quality of forensic science services performed by BJA Forensics Program grantees through innovative solutions that embody development, technology, information sharing, training, and best practices resource development. Through enhancing the services provided by BJA Forensics Program grantees, the Forensics TTA Program seeks to empower grantees to meet current challenges in forensic science and increase public safety across the nation. 

If you have questions for the Forensics TTA team, please reach out to ForensicsTTA@rti.org.