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Core values

- **Safeguarding Justice and Fairness**: The ASB develops consensus-based forensic science standards that adhere to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process, ensuring fairness and reducing bias in the justice system[1].
- **Improving Quality and Reliability**: The standards promote quality, reliability, efficiency, and consistency among forensic practitioners, which is crucial for the integrity of the justice system[1].
- **Addressing Societal Issues**: The work of the ASB addresses significant societal issues such as unequal justice outcomes due to racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities, and it advocates for equitable justice for all[1][3].
- **Community and Public Awareness**: The ASB collaborates with national and international stakeholders to enhance the practice and application of forensic science, and it promotes public awareness and education on these standards[1].
- **Diversity and Inclusion**: The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the standards development process is equitable, accessible, and responsive to the interests of all stakeholders[1].