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Forensic Nurses @ForensicNurses

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Joined July 2010
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Forensic Nurses care daily for patients who are victims of violence, and today we remember all transgender people who lost their lives to anti-transgender hate violence. #TransgenderRemembrance #ForensicNurses #IAFN
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Today is International Men's Day. Men in the U.S. and globally are victims of violence. All should have access to trauma-informed care from forensic nurses. #InternationalMensDay #ForensicNurses
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Florence County in South Carolina announces program to help sexual assault victims. Watch the video below: wmbfnews.com/video/2023/11/0…

State announces program to help sexual assault victim expands to Florence County

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Meet Lincy, our Member of the month! Lincy has been an active IAFN member since May 2018. Thank you, Lincy, for all that you do in the field of Forensic Nursing! #IAFNMember #IAFNMembership #Memberofthemonth #ForensicNursing #ForensicNurses
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Kaua'i County honors forensic nurses; read more about the recognition below. thegardenisland.com/2023/11/…

Forensic nurses honored by County of Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — Chelise Ka‘aihue and Ceisha Judd represent two of Kaua‘i’s five forensic nurses who operate with the Kaua‘i Police Department.

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Read more about a recent report from the National Science Foundation about sexual violence and harassment on a U.S. Research base in Antarctica at the link below. cbsnews.com/news/antarctica-…

Investigators headed to U.S. research base on Antarctica after claims of sexual violence, harassment

A recent report from the National Science Foundation found 59% of women said they'd experienced harassment or assault while in Antarctica.

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LAST CALL! Late filing for #SANE certification renewal ends tomorrow! Renew Today! forensicnurses.org/page/Cert…
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Read more about the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence and child firearm homicides at the link below. healthday.com/healthpro-news…

12.0 Percent of Child Firearm Homicides Are Related to Intimate Partner Violence

MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Among intimate partner violence (IPV)-related child firearm homicides, 86.0 percent are child corollary victims, accord

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Today we honor all those who have served our country. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #ForensicNurses
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Want to learn more about Alaska's research into the link between Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain injuries and a new diagnostic tool? Click the link below to read more. juneauempire.com/news/advoca…

Advocates link Alaska’s high rate of traumatic brain injury with domestic violence - Juneau Empire

A new diagnostic tool could increase access to care for survivors.

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Many find forensic nursing by chance, while others may be pursuing a lifelong goal. Watch our reel at the link below to see how some of our members got involved with forensic nursing, and tell us how you got your start! instagram.com/reel/CzeN1-KuY… #FNW2023
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Blaine County in Idaho is developing a sexual abuse response team in response to an increase in domestic violence cases. Read more at the link below. mtexpress.com/news/blaine_co…

Amid uptick in domestic violence, call to train local sexual abuse nurse grows louder

The Blaine County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with St. Luke’s Health System, local police agencies, nonprofit partners and the Blaine County School District, has been working on developing...

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Happy Forensic Nurses Day! We thank you all for your countless hours and work in this nursing specialty. Whether you see patients daily, work to advocate for your fellow nurses, or advance forensic nursing research, we see and appreciate your hard work. #FNW2023
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Thank you to our members worldwide! IAFN represents forensic nurses in over 30 countries who are committed to advancing the field of forensic nursing and changing the lives of patients on a global basis. We could not be more proud of all their tireless work! #FNW2023
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IAFN issued a statement yesterday in response to the @AmerAcadPeds "Intimate Partner Violence-Related Firearm Child Homicides: An Urgent Call to Action" published in Pediatrics @NAPNAP See IAFN's statement: shorturl.at/aBPS7 See AAP's call to action: shorturl.at/oqHN4
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At IAFN we believe every nurse is a forensic nurse, and any patient can be a victim of violence. Are you prepared to give patients the care they deserve? Learn more at forensicnurses.org and check out our reel here: instagram.com/reel/CzW7VciOO… #FNW2023
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Celebrate #FNW2023 with us! This week, we have two events for nurses: Meet a Forensic Nurse on Wednesday 11/8 from 2:00-3:00 EST. Sign up via cognitoforms.com/Internation… Forensic Nurses Week Celebration Mixer Thursday 11/9 from 3:00-4:00 EST. Sign up via cognitoforms.com/Internation…
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Happy Forensic Nurses Week! Why do you love being a Forensic Nurse? Swipe to see some of our member's answers. Comment why you love being a Forensic Nurse below! #IAFN #ForensicNursesWeek #ForensicNurse
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Learn more about the investigation into Alabama's rape kit crisis below. waaytv.com/news/waay-31-inve…

WAAY 31 investigates Alabama's rape kit crisis

For decades, the state of Alabama was criticized for having some of the worst rape prevention and sexual assault laws in the country.

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Read more below about the vulnerability of kids and teens escaping family violence, with many experiencing intimate partner violence and losing shelter. medicalxpress.com/news/2023-…

Kids escaping family violence can be vulnerable to intimate partner abuse

Nearly 13,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17 sought help alone from specialist homeless services last year. Many of these young people will have escaped family violence and then been endangered by...

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