Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology.
The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology.
Current Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): Special Issue: Education, Training, and Competencies in Forensic Anthropology
Published: 2020-12-14
Introduction
Education, Training, and Competencies in Forensic Anthropology
65
AbstractThe articles in this special issue grew from a symposium at the 2019 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting titled...
Research Articles
Education and Training in Forensic Anthropology
66–75
AbstractThe qualifications for a discipline are composed of the education and/or training requirements considered necessary to provide individuals with...
The American Board of Forensic Anthropology Turns 40
Historical Perspectives and Current Trends in Certification for Forensic Anthropology
103–111
AbstractThe professionalization of forensic anthropology in North America began with the establishment of the Physical Anthropology section (now...
The American Board of Forensic Anthropology’s Certification Program
112–119
AbstractCertification through the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) provides forensic anthropologists with accredited validation of the...
Salaries in Forensic Anthropology and Academic Anthropology
120–131
AbstractThis project examined the salaries of forensic anthropologists in the United States. Additionally, the salaries of forensic anthropologists...
Technical Notes
A Model for Forensic Anthropology Training
91–96
AbstractProper education and training are fundamental in developing a competent forensic anthropology practitioner; however, the amount, variety, and...
Education, Training, and Continuing Certification in Forensic Pathology
97–102
AbstractForensic pathology is different from many other forensic disciplines because the basis is medicine rather than science. The training,...
Review Articles
Core Competencies in Forensic Anthropology: A Framework for Education, Training, and Practice
76–81
AbstractForensic practice, research, and expert testimony has been scrutinized increasingly by the medicolegal system over the last several decades,...
Exploring Educational Needs beyond Technical Competency
Laboratory Management, Court Testimony, and Vicarious Trauma
82–90
AbstractSince the landmark Supreme Court decisions that comprise the Daubert trilogy and the release of the 2009 National Academy of...
Book Review
Review of "Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial System"
132–133
AbstractREFERENCE: Laura C. Fulginiti, Kristen Hartnett-McCann, Alison Galloway, eds. Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial...