Humanitarian Forensics at ASU brings science into service of humanity. We work at the intersection of forensic science, human rights, and community care to support truth, accountability, and healing in the aftermath of mass violence, disaster, and migration.
Why our work matters
Across the world, families are searching for answers. Communities are navigating loss without closure. Systems often fail to prioritize dignity.
We believe:
- Disappearance should never be normalized
- Every person deserves to be treated with dignity in death
- Families deserve truth, care, and justice
Our work helps create more humane responses to mass death—grounded in science, guided by ethics, and shaped by communities.
