International Association of Forensic Nurses

Registration is now open for this member-exclusive event February 10-11, 2025 in Washington, DC! https://lnkd.in/eiJ75SUG Former Congressional aides will train you (free!) to use your voice and passion to educate your own members of Congress about the critical value of forensic nursing and access to care for patients who are victims of violence. Before you head to D.C., we will coach you, provide written resources, and host a virtual training. If you have any questions, please contact Christina at cpresenti@forensicnurses.org. Not a member? Join IAFN now! https://lnkd.in/eQ4swYbr #AdvocacyDay2025 #IAFN #ForensicNurses

Register now: https://ow.ly/jyZO50TRGL7 This webinar will provide a brief overview of current guidelines and recommendations for treatment, while exploring ways to overcome institutional and individual barriers that may exist for patient compliance. This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05172-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this webinar are these of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Join our IAFN Member-exclusive mini-track to explore diverse career development as a forensic nurse. This is session 3 of a 3-part mini-track featuring sessions on career development, networking, and creating a resume/CV: https://ow.ly/NYiQ50TQ3rC Free for IAFN members. Not a member? Join IAFN today: https://ow.ly/p1ne50TQ431 #IAFN #IAFNMembership #ForensicNurses #ForensicNurseCareer #CareerDevelopment #NurseCareer #NurseCareerPath #Webinar

Throwing it back to an incredible moment! 🌟 On this #FlashbackFriday, we celebrate Alisha Blazevic, RN, SANE-A, for winning the Distinguished Fellow Award. Thank you, Alisha, for your invaluable contributions to the field of forensic nursing! #IAFN #ForensicNursing #IAFNAwards

IAFN has published a 13-point position statement, The Use of Non-family Chaperones for the Medical Forensic Examination. IAFN joins several leading healthcare organizations in stating that whenever possible patients should be offered a chaperone, especially for sensitive physical examinations. You can read it on this link: https://ow.ly/v0uH50TPXPa #IAFN #ForensicNursing #ForensicNurses

IAFN Forensic Nurse Specialists Karen Carroll and Laci Smith led an invaluable clinical skills training for the SANE program at Louisiana State University Health School of Nursing this week. Forensic nurses from various parishes across Louisiana came together to enhance their skills in forensic nursing. Proud to see our IAFN members advancing in their commitment to trauma-informed care! #IAFN #ForensicNurse #ClinicalSkillsTraining

What was the hot topic in the members' open community for October? Child Abuse Screening Forms for Pediatric Patients! An IAFN member asked about recommendations for validated child abuse/neglect/sexual abuse screening questionnaire forms to use when speaking to children who are possibly being abused. Join the conversation now by clicking the link below: https://ow.ly/wkU750TPVMv Not a member? Join IAFN: https://ow.ly/OLv950TPVMs #IAFN #ForensicNurses

As forensic nurses, it's crucial to have the knowledge and skills to identify, document, and support victims of domestic violence and their children, as vulnerable, peripheral victims of IPV. Sign up for our new IPV and Children course today, available on-demand in our Online Learning Center and free for members: https://ow.ly/GmjA50TREBr Not a member? Join IAFN: https://ow.ly/6TNJ50TREBs #IAFN #ForensicNurses #ForensicNursing #IPV #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Check out this two-part podcast co-hosted by Christina Love and Miranda Encina, produced by IAFN in partnership with the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault! Dive into actionable recommendations and reflective practices as we explore the challenges faced in the field. Discover how organizational culture can either foster healing or perpetuate harm for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music! 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/egkwfjbK #ForensicNurses #IAFN #NTCSA

IAFN CEO Jennifer Pierce-Weeks (pictured, 2nd from right) co-presented the session, Introducing Forensic Nursing and Sexual Assault Nursing Exams in International Settings to address Gender-Based Violence, at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in Boston, Mass., yesterday. She was joined by Dr. Rusudan Beriashvili (Tbilisi State Medical University, Republic of Georgia), Nino Mardaleishvili (U.S. Embassy in Tblisi, Georgia), and Maritsa Hovhannisyan (U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia). #ForensicNurses #IAFN