The Future of DNA in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
For years, law enforcement has had to fight to have DNA recognized as being reliable and valuable in court. Now that it is admissible and heavily trusted within the criminal justice realm, it is being used in many different contexts to fight different injustices. One territory in which DNA promises to be useful is within the human trafficking world. The DNA technology exists that would trace trafficking patterns, identify victims, pinpoint individuals and the extent of their involvement; however, just like in the early stages of overall DNA use, its acceptance is still minimal. Chris Asplen, forensic DNA technology consultant, addresses these issues within his article.
Read more about where DNA is headed in the fight against human trafficking here.
Source: forensicmag.com
Citation:
Asplen, C. Forensic Magazine. DNA and Human Trafficking. Retrieved October 2, 2013 from http://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2013/08/dna-and-human-trafficking#.Ukz-YGTBK-U
[Abstract written by Alex Mitzel, ForensIQ Intern]