This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
Who is this course for?
- Forensic practitioners involved in DVI operations
- Medico-legal experts with an interest in DVI
- Postgraduate or PGR forensic anthropology and archaeology students with an interest in DVI
- DVI trained police officers and CSI's who wish to learn more about forensic anthropology and archaeology, the recognition and identification of burnt fragmented remains
Our upcoming course dates:
- Tuesday 6th August
- More 2024 dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
Course Modules
- Overview of Mass fatality Incidents and DVI
- Explosions and fires- modifications to human tissue and implications for identification
- Recognition of burnt remains, practical exercise
- The role of the forensic anthropologist and archaeologist at the disaster site and in the mortuary
- Outdoor practical exercise
Course Aims
- To provide delegates with an awareness of how forensic anthropologists and archaeologist can assist police DVI teams in mass fatality incidents
- To outline specific challenges associated with the recovery and examination of highly fragmented, commingled and burnt human remains from disaster scenes
- To provide guidance on best practice for achieving positive identification in burnt and highly fragmented remains