Current best practice recommendations and research findings on evidence collection and DNA analysis results will be reviewed. Case studies will be presented to solidify understanding. Implications from research findings on forensic nursing practice and multidisciplinary policy will be discussed. The webinar will conclude with information on emerging trends in DNA collection, analysis, and interpretation. Register...

This webinar will provide forensic nurses, health care providers, and victim advocate attendees with detailed information on the full range of publicly funded benefits and services immigrant sexual and domestic violence survivors can access in their states. Some publicly funded benefits and services are open to all immigrants without regard to immigration status. Since public...

Presenters: Karla Vierthaler, National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Sara Walters, National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Andrea Wilson, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) This presentation will review the role of the community based medical advocate for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence before, during and after a forensic exam, as well...

Presenters: Chantel Hammond, MSN, RN, AFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P Angelita Olowu, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P In this webinar the presenters will discuss considerations for individualizing care when providing a comprehensive medical forensic exam. As forensic nurses, it is a prioritization to ensure that a patient-centered approach is taken when providing care. In order for this to...