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From easy-to-understand videos to self-paced courses, CSAFE Learning resources help forensic practitioners understand the application of statistics within forensic analysis. Each piece is created specifically for forensic practitioners, lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals, breaking down complex statistical concepts using cutting edge research and real-world examples. No matter your level of experience with statistics, we have something for you.
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Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations
Cognitive bias can affect forensic decision-making, but research-based solutions are available to help mitigate its effects. What practical steps truly work, and what preparations are necessary before implementation? Over the past few years, the Department of Forensic Sciences has developed and piloted a program in their Questioned Documents Unit to address these challenges. In this webinar, we will walk through a step-by-step approach for weighing the trade-offs associated with addressing sources of bias with the available resources, resulting in a feasible, research-driven strategy for integrating cognitive bias mitigation into everyday casework.
This live webinar will take place on July 11th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - Noon CT.
Unpacking Workplace Stress and Forensic Expert Decision-Making: From Theory to Practice
Workplace stress can affect forensic experts’ job satisfaction and performance, which holds financial and other implications for forensic service providers. Therefore, it is important to understand and manage workplace stress, but that is not simple or straightforward. This talk aims to help forensic service providers and policymakers to implement context-specific interventions to manage stress at work and optimize expert performance, by developing a deeper understanding of the stressors, their sources, and their possible impacts.
This webinar is on-demand and available immediately.
Likelihood Ratio Stats Starter
This beginner level Stats Starter introduces learners to the likelihood ratio and its growing application to forensic evidence.
This learning opportunity is on-demand and available immediately.