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.


Support Our Work

Individual donations go a long way in ensuring services provided to victims and those who work with victims continue uninterrupted.


Become a Member

Join the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them.


DNA Resource Center Training Opportunities


Past Trainings

Click here for information and materials from past DNA Resource Center training events.

  • Webinars
  • Training Materials
  • Speaker Bios

Upcoming Events


What people are saying . . . 

"I spent 10 years as a law enforcement legal instructor at a police academy and this presentation...would be invaluable to any law enforcement officer."

"I was extremely impressed with the level of expertise of the guest speakers. Each session was well presented, and it was an extreme pleasure to attend."

"I will be a better prosecutor because of this training and my additional understanding of DNA."


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.