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National research and policy hub at the University of Pennsylvania, created to correct errors and catalyze long-term structural improvements to the US criminal justice system. Visit https://www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/quattronecenter/
We recently partnered with EVOCAVI to host the Investigative Interviewing and Research Symposium 2025. Top investigators, researchers, and practitioners gathered to discuss how to advance science-based investigative interviewing methods that support just outcomes in our legal system.
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Passionate about criminal justice reform? Apply for the Quattrone Center Fellowship at Penn Carey Law. Watch our Q&A with fellowship program admins Ross Miller and Paul Heaton to learn about what makes an ideal candidate. tinyurl.com/QCfellowship
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Applications are open for the Quattrone Center Fellowship at @penncareylaw.bsky.social. This research fellowship offers a year of funding, mentorship from leading scholars, a chance to publish original research, and more. Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/QCfellowship

#criminaljustice #fellowship
October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Anjali Ranadive, our DNA expert liaison, recapped day three of the 2025 Forensic Science Symposium in Guam. As a featured speaker, her presentation included vital tips on ethics in forensic science, a crucial component for our mission to improve the US criminal justice system.
October 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Day 2 of Anjali's experience in Guam can be found here:
October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Anjali Ranadive, DNA expert liaison with the Quattrone Center, is currently speaking at the 2025 Forensic Science Symposium in Guam. Here, Anjali shares a brief summary on her sessions from days 1-2 covering the history of DNA analysis from the late 1980s and beyond and a mock crime scene workshop.
October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The TX Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed the execution of Robert Roberson. QC Executive Director @tcita.bsky.social breaks down the case and what's next.
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Quattrone Center Exoneree Fellow CJ Rice asks the right question for #WrongfulConvictionDay — if we have tens of thousands of innocent people in prison in the U.S., how can we fail to reopen those cases, to seek justice for the wrongfully imprisoned, for crime victims and entire communities?
October 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Can pets transfer human DNA? Could these transfers lead to false implications, or help to identify suspects? A new paper in Science & Justice suggests the answer is YES. Our dog-loving Executive Director @tcita.bsky.social takes a look.

#NationalForensicScienceWeek
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Did you know that we support innocence orgs and conviction integrity/review units working on post-conviction DNA cases? We help with case review, testing plans, strategy and more for free!

Reach out to Adina Thompson, DNA Training and Technical Assistance Project Manager, here: bit.ly/4puqBoY
September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Can alternative forms of justice be used to establish a more equitable and effective criminal legal system? Our new executive director @tcita.bsky.social shares her thoughts in our newest Q&A video. Thank you Erik for the question!
September 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Do you have a question or comment for Tricia? You can ask it here: mailchi.mp/law.upenn.ed...
September 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Our new executive director, @tcita.bsky.social, explains two big ways she would transform the criminal legal system. Check part 1 here and 🧵 for part 2. Thank you Joe for the question!
September 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM