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  • Sociology of Science and Technology
  • Grief Studies

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  • The 9/11 attacks in New York City resulted in 2750 victims.
  • Bereavement processes for victims' families are complex.
  • Forensic identification practices intersect with family emotional needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the bereavement journeys of 9/11 victims' families.
  • To analyze the interaction between forensic experts and grieving families.
  • To evaluate the impact of identification practices on closure.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis drawing on Science and Technology Studies.
  • Examination of forensic expert protocols and technologies.
  • Exploration of victims' families' experiences.

Main Results:

  • Receiving a body for burial is significant for families' closure.
  • Forensic identification practices have both positive and negative impacts.
  • There is a need for improved communication between experts and families.

Conclusions:

  • Forensic identification is more than a technical process; it deeply affects grieving families.
  • Enhanced communication and cooperation between forensic experts and victims' families are crucial.
  • Recommendations for improving forensic identification protocols to better support bereaved families.