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Liz Louden RN, BN, MSN, SANE -A
Joye E. Frost – Champion Award
As part of our Lobby Day this April, IAFN honored one of our federal partners that has championed the work of forensic nurses. To support lasting governmental relationships, the inaugural Champion Award was presented to Joye E. Frost, Director, Office For Victims of Crime (Retired in December 2016).
Below, please find, a thank you from Ms. Frost.
 Dear IAFN Staff, Board & members,
Thank you for honoring me with your "Champion" award on April 4th. It is such an honor to be recognized as a helpful federal partner who supports the incredible work of forensic nurses & IAFN ... READ MORE
IAFN is actively seeking volunteers to create, develop, and record Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault, Pediatric Sexual Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence Case Review Webinars to add to our Online Learning Center.
This is a great opportunity to give back to the forensic nursing community, shape vital continuing education, and work directly with your national and international peers.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2017 | Find out More
 Webinar is archived on line!
Presented by the International Association of Forensic Nurses SAFEta Project
made possible by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Watch on your own time by visiting the SAFEta website or you can click here view the webinar now!
To join in one of our future webinars live or see even more archived webinars please see our SAFEta webinars page.
Download the Registration Brochure for the International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice.
Oct. 11-14, 2017
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Association’s conference promises to be packed with diverse sessions and the option to earn valuable CEs. In addition to covering the most current forensic nursing science topics, the Conference offers a wonderful opportunity to network with your peers. As a member, you receive the discounted member rate.
The Early Registration rate is $525 USD for Members and $654 USD for Nonmembers. Early registration ends July 31.
Click here to learn more and to register!
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OJJDP
Far too many children are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. When these children are not identified and supported in their recovery, the exposure may result in academic failure, development of mental health and substance use disorders, and/or involvement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
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Williston Observer
Gov. Phil Scott signed a law to bolster Vermont’s sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program, housed at the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence in Montpelier.
Vermont’s sexual assault nurse examiners provide medical care and forensic evidence collection for individuals who report sexual assault, domestic violence and abuse.
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Texas A&M University College of Nursing is happy to announce that it will begin accepting applications for its first class of MSN-Forensic Nursing students beginning September 1, 2017. The program features mostly online instructions (will need to be on campus 1-2 times), evidence-based curriculum, outstanding faculty, and affordable tuition. For more information visit: nursing.tamhsc.edu or call an admission advisor at 979-436-0110.
Application acceptance opens: Sept. 1, 2017 and closes: October 15, 2017. Classes will start January 2018.
WBRC-TV
The DCH Health System is looking to establish a community sexual assault program which would be a first of its kind for Tuscaloosa County.
DCH Regional Medical Center would be just one partner in the forming of a sexual assault emergency response team for the area. The goal is to have as many resources as possible for the victim all at once.
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KTWO-FM
No single law enforcement officer, prosecutor, social service worker, victim witness advocate, or healthcare worker — nor all of them — can adequately respond sexual assault crimes, they said Wednesday.
"It can't just be us, up here," said Jennifer Dyer, executive director of the Self-Help Center.
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Calgary Sun
The Wildrose called for new help for sexual assault victims who may be falling through the cracks in Alberta's justice and health system.
In a news conference outside McDougall Centre, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said victims of sexual violence and abuse "face many uphill challenges" in receiving the support they need.
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