Welcome to the DNA Resource Center

We are committed to raising awareness about the importance of forensic DNA as a tool to help solve and prevent crime and bring justice to victims.


DNA Answers

For technical assistance regarding forensic DNA and crime victims, email DNAanswers@ncvc.org.


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DNA Resource Center


The goal of the DNA Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to ensure victim service and allied professionals have accurate and up-to-date information so that they are able to provide informed and sensitive guidance to victims whose cases involve DNA evidence. Learn More.

Topics of Interest:


  • DNA Day 2013

    April 25, 2013

    Today Congress applauded the discovery of the DNA double helix 60 years ago. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims' Rights Week, DNA Day celebrates the progress we have made in providing justice for victims.

    Congressional Proclamation

  • DNA Training

    Visit the DNA Resource Center training page for upcoming events and materials from past training events.

    See the Training Page

  • DNA Resources

    Visit our DNA Resources page for reports, awareness materials, and helpful links on forensic DNA.

    See the Resources Page

  • DNA Quiz

    Can you separate fact from fiction? Test your knowledge of forensic DNA.

    Take the Quiz

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    See answers to Frequently Asked Questions for victim service providers about forensic DNA.

    See the FAQ

  • Profiles in DNA

    Read interviews with survivors, innovative programs, and dedicated individuals working to secure justice for victims through their use of forensic DNA.

    Read the Profiles

  • Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Survivor Stories Report

    Read our report Sexual Assault Kit Backlogs: Survivor Perspectives from the Sexual Assault Kit Survivors' Roundtable held in Washington, DC. The Roundtable was part of the National Center’s project to ensure that backlog reduction efforts are informed by survivors and developed around their needs.

    Click HERE to read this report.

  • Seeking Victim Compensation in Sexual Assault Backlog Cases

    December 13, 2012

    Across the country, jurisdictions are moving to process previously untested sexual assault kits (SAKS), some of which had remained untested for decades. When such testing results in further investigation or the reopening of cases, victims may need counseling or other services to cope with the impact of the retesting. 

    Read More

  • Register HERE for upcoming webinars


DNA in the News


Some of the resources in the DNA Resource Center were developed with funding under cooperative agreements 2009-SZ-B9-K010, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and 2011-TA-AX-K048, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Some of the resources in the DNA Resource Center were also developed with funding from our partner, Life Technologies.