International Association of Forensic Nurses

International Association of Forensic Nurses We are an international membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals.

Forensic Nurses specialize in caring for victims and perpetrators of violence. They also take part in the legal system by collecting forensic evidence and providing consultation to medical and law agencies.

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 17, is now live!Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and...
10/07/2025

Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence, Episode 17, is now live!

Listen now on our podcast page through the link below and swipe to discover key discussion points from the episode!✨

https://www.forensicnurses.org/podcast/

Throughout October, we recognize how substance abuse often impacts victims of violence. Forensic nurses play an importan...
10/03/2025

Throughout October, we recognize how substance abuse often impacts victims of violence. Forensic nurses play an important role in providing compassionate care and support, helping these individuals through their trauma and connecting them with resources for recovery.

09/29/2025

Throwing it back to an incredible moment! 🌟 On this , we celebrate Samantha Mendez-Dominguez, MPH, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, for winning the Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer Award in Forensic Nursing.

Thank you, Samantha, for your invaluable contributions to the field of forensic nursing!

09/28/2025

🎙️ Sneak peek alert! Catch a preview of Episode 17 of our podcast.

In observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and the upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day in America, this episode welcomes Kalen and Karen’s colleague Kelsey Morris from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. As Project Manager for the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA) at IAFN and a passionate advocate for tribal communities, Kelsey brings both professional expertise and personal, lived experience to discuss violence in tribal communities, systemic barriers to healthcare, and the importance of accessible and culturally competent trauma-informed care.

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to be notified when this new episode is released. Find our podcast on the link below:

https://www.forensicnurses.org/podcast/

What was the hot topic on FN Central (members' online community) for September? Chaperones During Sensitive Part of Exam...
09/27/2025

What was the hot topic on FN Central (members' online community) for September? Chaperones During Sensitive Part of Exam. An IAFN member asked if it is a standard to always have a chaperone in the room while performing sensitive parts of the physical exam and if the chaperone could be the advocate.

Join the conversation now: https://ow.ly/qiRf50WV7li

IAFN has published a new resource, developed through the SAFEta grant, to help guide states through the development and ...
09/24/2025

IAFN has published a new resource, developed through the SAFEta grant, to help guide states through the development and maintenance of a statewide SANE/Forensic Nurse database. It provides information, considerations, and guidance for states.

Learn more on the link below and check out the related free webinar in our Online Learning Center (OLC).

https://ow.ly/Y23y50WZpaT

The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The Journal of Forensic Nursing (JFN) is planning a special issue focused on care of patients who have experienced non-f...
09/24/2025

The Journal of Forensic Nursing (JFN) is planning a special issue focused on care of patients who have experienced non-fatal and fatal strangulation, within the context of forensic nursing and related disciplines.

Invitations to submit full papers will be sent by November 15, 2025, with full manuscripts due by March 15, 2026. Full manuscripts will be subject to a double-blind peer review process per JFN policies.

Read details and submission instructions through the link below:

https://ow.ly/GBz650WYEwH

09/22/2025

Throwing it back to an incredible moment! 🌟 On this , we celebrate Robert Foster, D.O., P.C. for winning the Patron Award.

Thank you, Robert, for your invaluable contributions to the field of forensic nursing!

Nominate a colleague or yourself for the new 2026 Annual Awards by September 26, 2025 here: https://wkf.ms/44US2js

IAFN will close from Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26 for in person trainings and team building. This c...
09/20/2025

IAFN will close from Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26 for in person trainings and team building. This closure is a reflection of IAFN’s commitment to investing in our staff in service of our mission and vision. During the office closure, IAFN staff will not respond to emails. We will return to the office on Monday, September 29, and we will reconnect with you then.

First-ever IAFN online pop-up store alert! 🎉This , celebrate with exclusive limited-time IAFN merch!Preorders are open...
09/19/2025

First-ever IAFN online pop-up store alert! 🎉

This , celebrate with exclusive limited-time IAFN merch!

Preorders are open from September 19–October 4, so you’ll have your items just in time to show off your pride during Forensic Nurses Week in November.

Don’t miss out! Shop now. 🩺✨
https://www.printstitchimpress.com/iafn

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Join our network of over 5,000 members who practice and support forensic nursing in 26 countries. Membership in the Association gives you the resources you need to develop your practice, get recognized, and connect with your peers in the profession.

The Association offers Certifications, continuing education through our Online Learning Center(OLC), Educational Guidelines, networking through our Member Community, local Chapter events, and the International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice. The Association staff and volunteers welcome questions about program and protocol development.