The Hennepin Assault Response Team - HART

Home
United States
Minneapolis, MN
The Hennepin Assault Response Team - HART

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from The Hennepin Assault Response Team - HART, Medical and health, Minneapolis, MN.

The Hennepin Assault Response Team (HART) and the Train to Retain: Forensic Nurse Education Program work together to provide specialized medical care to survivors of violence across Minnesota and to advance the field of forensic nursing.

07/28/2025

The Hennepin Assault Response Team (HART) and the Allina Health Forensic Nurse Services, two forensic nursing programs in the Twin Cities, MN, metro area, are hiring casual forensic nurse examiners. Qualifications and responsibilities vary; refer to each job posting for details.

Apply for HART: https://tinyurl.com/4wxdxn84
Apply for Allina: https://tinyurl.com/4kfhjheu

07/15/2025

Are you interested in becoming a forensic nurse? Great! Most communities have a need for more trained and practicing forensic nurses.

While requirements vary by geographic location and employer, you can usually become employed as a forensic nurse in Minnesota if you:
-Are a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
-Have at least 2 years of experience
-Have completed a 40-hour didactic SANE course

Providing care to patients in acute trauma requires specific skills. Forensic nurses should also:
-Commit to challenging implicit bias and societal myths surrounding gender based violence, and to reduce healthcare disparities among diverse patients
-Develop skills in providing trauma-informed care, ensuring every patient feels safe and supported
-Be prepared to set aside personal opinions and offer all available resources to patients, respecting their choices and autonomy, even when they differ from your own beliefs

Learn more about becoming a forensic nurse by contacting Stephanie.Elliis@hcmed.org

07/11/2025

We invite all forensic nurses to our monthly Office Hours, a welcoming space to connect, build community, and enhance your knowledge. This month, we're focusing on the sensitive and crucial topic of providing care for incarcerated individuals.

July’s session will explore the unique challenges and considerations in delivering compassionate and trauma informed forensic care to those in the correctional system. It's an opportunity to have your questions answered, share experiences, and 1 ANCC continuing education credit.

When: July 17th, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Central

RSVP here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9a384eb3e3874efaaf9804a6c7d9ba2f

07/09/2025

Culturally responsive forensic care is an approach that respects and honors the diverse cultural backgrounds of every individual involved in forensic examinations. For us, this means providing forensic care that is sensitive to the unique experiences and needs of people from various cultural identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and language.

An important part of this care is our partnership with culturally specific advocacy. For example, the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center provides in-exam and on-going support to our patients, and even facilitates smudging ceremonies for Native American patients to ensure their cultural healing practices are integrated into their care.

06/28/2025

16-Hour Adult/Adolescent SANE Clinical Skills Lab

This hands-on skills training is designed for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs), or other providers of medical forensic care who are looking to increase their knowledge and improve their skills providing post-assault care to adult and adolescent patients. Attendees of the lab will practice skills including evidence collection, speculum exams, forensic photography, obtaining informed consent, and more.
•When:
August 25th - 26th, 2025, 0800 - 1715, both days
November 24th - 25th, 2024, 0800 - 1715, both days
•Where: Hennepin Healthcare Simulation Center, 600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
•Cost: $600
•Eligibility: Licensed RN, APRN, MD, or PA; and have completed a 40-hour didactic SANE course. 2 years of clinical experience is recommended.
•16 ANCC contact hours are provided for participating.

Register here: https://learning.hcmed.org/ #/search?term=sexual%20assault

06/27/2025

If you or someone you know needs care following sexual assault or intimate partner violence, the Hennepin Assault Response Team (HART) is here to help. Our team of forensic nurses provides trauma-informed care across multiple locations in Minnesota. Here are the places where you can access our services:

📍 Hennepin Healthcare 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
📍 North Memorial Medical Center 3300 Oakdale Dr. N, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
📍 M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
📍 Maple Grove Hospital 9875 Hospital Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369
📍 Methodist Hospital 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
📍 M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital 201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN 55337
📍 Northfield Hospital 2000 North Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
📍 M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Hospital 2450 Riverside Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
📍 M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Hospital 425 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
📍 M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
📍 M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092
📍 M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center 911 Northland Dr., Princeton, MN 55371
📍 Riverwood Healthcare Center, 200 Bunker Hill Dr, Aitkin, MN 56431

Find other locations to receive post-assault care in Minnesota at https://mncasa.org/find-help/emergency-medical-care/

06/26/2025

A massive thank you to North (Formerly Assistance League® Minneapolis/St. Paul) for their commitment to supporting sexual assault survivors since 1993. Their Survivor Care Kits, which we provide to patients who present for post-assault care, are packed with essentials like clothing and toiletries, and have been a source of comfort and care for over three decades.
Their dedication to making a difference in the lives of our patients is truly inspiring. Thank you for your dedicated service!

06/17/2025

Are you an RN, APRN, MD, or PA who wants to get started providing post-sexual assault care? This 40 hour Adult/Adolescent Didactic Course is the first step and provides the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to provide holistic, comprehensive care to adult and adolescent patients that have experienced sexual assault.

Participants will the have the opportunity to network and learn alongside other nurses while under the expert instruction of many presenters, including SANE program managers, law enforcement, advocacy, victim-survivors, an attorney, forensic scientist and more.

When: October 6th - 10th, 2025, 0800-1730, daily
Where: Hopkins Fire Department, 101 17th Avenue S Hopkins, MN 55343
Cost: $400
Eligibility: Licensed RN, APRN, MN, or PA; and two years of clinical practice recommended.
40 ANCC contact hours are provided for participating.
Register here: https://learning.hcmed.org/ #/search?term=sexual%20assault

06/13/2025

The Hennepin Assault Response Team is dedicated to offering compassionate, inclusive care to all individuals, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here’s how we ensure our services are welcoming and affirming:

We share our pronouns and ask for and use each patient's pronouns.

We use each individual's chosen name.

We never make assumptions about a person's gender identity or sexuality.

We recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in our society, including the increased risk of sexual violence.

We trust LGBTQIA+ individuals who report experiences of discrimination in healthcare and work to constantly improve.

We strive to create a welcoming space where everyone feels safe and respected.

We holistically celebrate our LGBTQIA+ patients and colleagues for all they contribute to our communities, simply by being their authentic selves.

06/12/2025

Forensic Nurses: See below for a deal on dual membership in the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) and the International Association of Forenisc Nurses

06/07/2025

We're presenting at the upcoming International Conference on Forensic Nursing Practice in Omaha, NE!

If you're going, catch our presentation, "Looking Beyond Bias: Comprehensive Screening & Assessment for Trafficking and Exploitation", which explores the forensic nurse examiner's role in addressing sexual exploitation through a trauma-informed, person-centered framework. Using a case study, it emphasizes universal screening to reduce implicit bias, foster trust, and provide unconditional resources while partnering with multidisciplinary team members to disrupt transactional healthcare and support vulnerable patients.

You can find more of our work on our poster, "Addressing Bias in Forensic Nursing Practice".

06/04/2025

Hi everyone! I'm Stephanie, and I'm the person behind the social media for the Hennepin Assault Response Team, as well as the Forensic Education Program Supervisor for Train to Retain: Forensic Nurse Education.

I have a BS in Human Services and Healthcare Management, and an MA in Grant Writing, Program Management, and Evaluation. My 8-year career in sexual violence response has spanned multiple roles including sexual violence advocacy, grant writing, strategic planning, research, and program development.

Though I'm not a forensic nurse myself, I work closely with our incredible team of forensic nurses to develop educational frameworks that allow them to share their expertise with learners at various trainings across the Midwest. While they let their knowledge shine, I work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly.

When I'm not at my desk, you can find me making fiber art, hanging with my cats, or riding my bicycle with my husband.

I'm here to ensure our social media is a space for connection, support, and learning. If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover, feel free to reach out!

Address

Minneapolis, MN

Telephone

+16128735832

Website

https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/support-services/violence-assault-and-abuse-resources/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Hennepin Assault Response Team - HART posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.