Georgia Forensic Nursing Network

04/11/2026

Emergency Nurse Practitioners recognize and value the critical role forensic nurses play not only in emergency care, but in advocacy, patient outcomes, and the broader response to violence and trauma.

The American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) is opening its EmergNP 2026: The Rhythm of Readiness for Emergency Care conference to forensic nurses across all practice settings—and this moment matters.

In a time of ongoing challenges and uncertainty, this is more than a conference. It is an opportunity to come together as a community—to learn, share, and connect with others who understand the importance of providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual violence.

📍 Nashville, TN
📅 September 24–26, 2026
https://aaenp-natl.org/event/2026-aaenp-national-conference-emergnp/

Whether you practice in the ED, a CAC, a FJC, corrections, academia, or beyond—you belong in this space.

Let’s show up, support one another, and continue advancing the work.

04/02/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This month is a reminder that awareness is not passive—it calls us to act, to listen, and to support survivors with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.

Sexual violence affects individuals, families, and communities across every setting. Survivors deserve access to timely, trauma-informed, and equitable care, as well as systems that prioritize dignity, safety, and justice.

As healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members, we each have a role:
• Believe survivors
• Promote trauma-informed practices
• Advocate for access to forensic and healthcare services
• Commit to ongoing education and accountability

Together, we can strengthen systems of care, reduce stigma, and ensure survivors are met with the expertise and humanity they deserve.

03/12/2026

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/realty-firm-exp-plans-dexit-after-landmark-r**e-culture-ruling

eXp World Holdings Inc. is looking to leave Delaware weeks after a landmark court ruling there let litigation proceed over the real estate firm’s pervasive “r**e culture.”

03/12/2026

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/r**e-survivor-suit-highlights-lack-of-uniform-us-care-standard

An unusual lawsuit over how a Florida emergency room treated an alleged r**e survivor presents questions about a hospital’s standard of care obligations and whether it can held liable for not following them.

02/26/2026

Super proud of this group of nurses! SANE A Didactic and Clinical Skills Lab completed! Thankful to the wonderful instructors including Liana Hill and Laci Smith and HUGE thank you to our community partner Palm Beach County R**e Crisis Center.

02/03/2026

A great weekend working with SART partners educating forensic nurses.

01/27/2026

Strengthen your forensic practice and advance equity in injury assessment.

This focused, skills-based course is designed for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and forensic clinicians seeking to enhance accuracy, consistency, and confidence in injury evaluation and documentation across all skin tones. Through case-based examples and evidence-informed strategies, participants will deepen clinical observation skills while learning best practices for:

-Trauma-informed, patient-centered injury assessment
-Recognizing injuries across diverse skin tones
-Optimizing lighting, contrast, and photographic techniques
-Using precise, unbiased descriptive language
-Improving written and photographic forensic documentation
-Reducing misinterpretation and strengthening documentation

Participants will gain practical tools to support equitable, high-quality forensic medical exams and strengthen medicolegal documentation.

Date: February 19
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Format: Live Online
Continuing Education: 4 hours CE

Whether you’re an experienced SANE or a forensic clinician looking to refine your skills, this course provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately in practice.

Register now to reserve your spot and elevate your forensic assessment skills.

Registration closes on February 8th and spots are limited.

01/25/2026

What a great Clinical Skills Lab weekend! 🩺✨

Huge gratitude to our phenomenal instructors Laci Smith and Jordan Stroud, dedicated nurses, and incredible community partner who made this experience so impactful. Watching learners build confidence and skills—supported by such a strong, collaborative network—reminds us why this work matters.

Today we celebrate forensic nurses and everyone who stands beside them in expanding access to compassionate, trauma-informed care for survivors. Thank you for showing up, lifting each other up, and strengthening communities.

01/16/2026

01/02/2026

11/18/2025

Dear GFNN & SAFE Network Communities,

I know many of you have had questions about IAFN’s current restructuring and what it means for your training, certification, and continued practice. I want to offer clear guidance and—most importantly—reassurance.

First and foremost: IAFN continues to offer online SANE training and continues to award continuing education (CE) credits for its online educational activities.
Nothing about the organizational restructuring changes the validity, quality, or rigor of the educational programs you have already completed.

Your training remains valid. Your certification remains valid.
The restructuring does not invalidate any IAFN-provided training or certifications earned to date. There is no need—financially or professionally—for nurses or programs to repeat or replicate activities that have already been successfully completed.

As a reminder, all training provided through GFNN and the SAFE Network—including education delivered by our valued community partners such as Crisis Services of North Alabama (CSNA)—is evidence-based, aligned with national protocols, and consistent with best practice standards.

We have fought hard as a community to build recognition and credibility for our specialty. I want to emphasize:

🔹 Certification is not ending. It is temporarily paused during the restructuring.
🔹 The pause is administrative—not reflective of any issue with the credential or with those who hold it.

Please remain patient as IAFN continues its internal work and prepares guidance on next steps, particularly regarding future certification cycles. I will share updates promptly as they become available.

In the meantime, keep doing what you do so well—providing skilled, compassionate, trauma-informed care to survivors. Our work continues, our community remains strong, and your commitment remains essential.

With gratitude and solidarity,
TS