Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence

International Association of Forensic Nurses

Treating patients at the darkest moment of their lives and putting them on the road to healing relies on compassion and skill from highly trained forensic nurses. Join hosts Kalen and Karen and deepen your own world of knowledge as you learn more about the real-life, evidence-based, trauma-informed care that patients who are victims of violence deserve. Podcast brought to you by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, the world’s largest and original forensic nursing professional organization.

  1. 11/19/2025

    Forensic Nurse Essentials: Standardizing Care for IPV-Related TBI

    In this conversation, hosts Kalen and Karen welcome two Canadian experts, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Ellis and forensic nurse leader Ashley Stewart, to spotlight the often overlooked reality of head trauma among survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Drawing comparisons to sport-related concussion, the guests unpack why healthcare systems lack proper protocols, how this gap harms patient outcomes, and what forensic nurses can do to help their patients get on the road to healing. We introduce the new IAFN IPV Head Trauma Toolkit—built to standardize screening, assessment, documentation, and safety planning—so clinicians can identify injuries earlier, refer appropriately, and improve patients’ recovery trajectories. Key Episode Learnings: Learn the importance of early recognition of IPV-related head trauma that improves patient recovery and safety.Discover the available screening tools and protocols for detecting head blows and strangulation, reducing missed TBIs.Uncover how expanding sport-concussion awareness to specific IPV care and TBI protocol development can improve patient recovery and healthcare outcomes.Explore building referral networks with concussion clinics and neurology to accelerate access to professional forensic nursing care.Learn about the new standardized and comprehensive resources for assessment of patients with acute intimate partner violence related head trauma.Episode Resources: IAFN IPV Head Trauma ToolkitIAFN Non-Fatal Strangulation Toolkit IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    22 min
  2. 11/04/2025

    Justice Through Healing: Redefining Success in Forensic Nursing

    During Forensic Nurses Week (November 3-9), we explore the evolving concept of justice in forensic nursing practice. Guests Megan McCulley, the Forensic Nursing Program Manager and SANE/SAFE Project Director at Memorial Central Emergency Department in Colorado Springs, and Jenifer Markowitz, IAFN Education and Publications Director and Expert Consultant, share insights from their decades of experience about how the forensic nursing field has transformed from practice focused on criminal justice outcomes to comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare delivery. We invite you to join us and share your voice on social media with the #FNW2025 hashtag and reflect: what does justice mean to you in the context of forensic nursing? Key Episode Learnings: Learn how justice in forensic nursing extends far beyond courtroom outcomes, including helping patients feel seen, safe, and heard while giving them back their voice and agencyDiscover the importance of providing patients with informed options rather than predetermined paths, supporting their autonomy and allowing them to define healing personallyLearn why role delineation is crucial in forensic nursing practice, with clear boundaries between healthcare and law enforcement building patient trust and ensuring ethical careExplore how modern forensic nursing prioritizes holistic trauma-informed healthcare and supportUncover the critical importance of self-care for forensic nursing sustainability - forensic nurses’ self-care is essential for ensuring both quality patient care and field longevityEpisode Glossary: Advocate or victim advocate: In the United States, this is a trained professional who provides unbiased information and options to victims/survivors of violence at each stage in their journey. Victim advocates may be located at non-profits, where support may be confidential and conversations protected by law, depending on their state, or systems-based advocates based at government agencies, with a more narrow purview focused on supporting victims through the criminal justice process. Advocates may provide education and referrals, can assist in the criminal justice system processes, and facilitate access to other multidisciplinary resources. Advocates may also provide accompaniment to victims during the medical forensic exam, criminal justice proceedings, and more. Episode Resources: Forensic Nurses Week 2025 Resources: https://www.forensicnurses.org/Forensic-Nurses-Week/ IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    36 min
  3. 10/21/2025

    POP QUIZ: The Essential Role of Peer Review in Forensic Nursing

    Join Kalen and Karen as we celebrate National Healthcare Quality Week by diving deep into one of forensic nursing's most powerful quality improvement tools: peer review. In this engaging episode, we share a big announcement about YOU - our amazing listeners. We answer a listener’s question about tips on streamlining evidence collection in the Emergency Room (ER), and the best part? We invite you to develop essential peer review knowledge through an interactive TRUE/FALSE quiz and practical template guidance that will transform how you approach documentation review! Key Episode Learnings: Learn why peer review is the most effective way to ensure accuracy, objectivity, and consistency in medical forensic documentationDiscover how to break down consultation segments (initial triage, informed consent, medical history, examination, evidence collection, etc.) to create effective peer review templatesUnderstand the importance of timely peer review in helping maintain case freshness and enabling real-time quality improvementsLearn specific photography review objectives including consent documentation, bookend photos, rule of three, and proper lighting techniquesUncover how regular peer review participation strengthens courtroom testimony by reinforcing clinical decision-making skills and protocol adherenceEpisode Glossary: Quality Assurance: A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. (National Institute of Health, n.d.) QA processes generally look backward.Quality Improvement: A systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve performance. (American Academy of Family Physicians, 2025) Unlike QA, QI processes generally look forward.Episode Resources: Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and Case Review: What’s the Difference? Presentation by Jennifer Pierce-Weeks https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/TelesafeQIaccess/ IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    29 min
  4. 10/07/2025

    Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Supporting Indigenous Survivors of Violence in the US

    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 in the United States, systemic barriers to healthcare, and the importance of accessible and culturally competent trauma-informed care. Key Episode Learnings: Learn about major healthcare barriers including geography, funding, and cultural safety gaps that prevent access to healthcareDiscover why traditional healing practices must be integrated with Western medicine practice when treating Indigenous patientsLearn about the “Seventh Generation Teaching” and how it guides Indigenous peoples’ decision-making for future impactExplore practical actions you can take, from amplifying Indigenous voices to supporting tribal-led organizationsUnlock invaluable available resources that provide culturally appropriate training for healthcare professionals and beyondEpisode Glossary: Culturally competent: the ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and belief systems.Traditional healing practices: culturally rooted methods of health care and wellness that rely on indigenous knowledge systems, spiritual beliefs, and natural remedies passed down through generations, often involving healers, rituals, and holistic approaches to treating physical, emotional, and spiritual conditions. Episode Resources: National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.org IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    33 min
  5. 09/16/2025

    Understanding Pediatric Medical Forensic Exams (with Karin Wickwire)

    Today, hosts Karen and Kalen welcome Karin Wickwire, President of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and an experienced forensic nursing clinical coordinator. We dive into pediatric medical forensic exams and the most sensitive, misunderstood, and critically important aspects of pediatric care in suspected abuse cases. Karin Wickwire brings her wealth of experience as a forensic nurse since 2012 and as a nurse practitioner for the Erie Care Clinic, a satellite of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital Advocacy Clinic. This important conversation delves into the nuances of pediatric forensic exams, multidisciplinary approaches, and the challenges forensic nurses face when working with children who are survivors of abuse. Key Episode Learnings: Learn how pediatric medical forensic exams differ from adult exams, with a greater emphasis on rapport building and developmental considerationsDiscover the importance of differentiating between medical history gathering and forensic interviews in child abuse casesUnderstand why "normal" exam findings don't rule out abuse and how to explain this to caregivers and multidisciplinary team membersExplore the specialized training and expertise needed for nurses interested in pediatric forensic nursingDive into strategies for preventing vicarious trauma when working with victims of child abuseEpisode Glossary: Advocate or victim advocate: In the United States, this is a trained professional who provides unbiased information and options to victims/survivors of violence at each stage in their journey. Victim advocates may be located at non-profits, where support may be confidential and conversations protected by law, depending on their state, or systems-based advocates based at government agencies, with a more narrow purview focused on supporting victims through the criminal justice process. Advocates may provide education and referrals, can assist in the criminal justice system processes, and facilitate access to other multidisciplinary resources. Advocates may also provide accompaniment to victims during the medical forensic exam, criminal justice proceedings, and more.Child Advocacy Center or “CAC” (nationalchildrensalliance.org/cac-model/): An organization that coordinates the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases by providing a child-focused, safe environment for victims and their families.PA (Physician Assistant): In the United States healthcare system, this is a licensed healthcare professional who works in collaboration with physicians to provide medical care to patients.Register for the #IAFN2025 Virtual Conference here: https://myonline.forensicnurses.org/integratedEvents/home/2025-IAFN-VIRTUAL-ANNUAL-CONFERENCE Episode Resources: National Protocol for Sexual Abuse Medical Forensic Examinations – Pediatric: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-releases-national-guide-sexual-abuse-medical-forensic-examinationsInterpretation of Medical Findings in Suspected Child Sexual Abuse: https://cdn.icmec.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Revised-Adams-Guidelines-2023.pdfEmergency Department Care for Prepubescent Patients Who Have Been Sexually Abused - Joint Position Statement: https://www.forensicnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Care-of-the-Prepubesent-SA-V13-FINAL-1-ENA.pdf IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    54 min
  6. 08/19/2025

    Healing Through Words: Mastering Communication & Maintaining Boundaries in Forensic Nursing

    Join hosts Kalen and Karen alongside special guest Laci Smith as they dive into therapeutic communication and boundary-setting during medical forensic exams. This highly-requested episode provides practical strategies for forensic nurses to establish rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and support patients through trauma while protecting their own well-being. Key Episode Learnings: Learn how proper communication techniques can build trust with trauma survivors without retraumatizing them.Discover why maintaining professional boundaries protects both patients and clinicians while still providing compassionate care.Understand how subtle word choices can dramatically impact a patient's healing journey.Explore strategies to protect your professional and personal boundaries in challenging situations.Recognize warning signs of burnout and vicarious trauma in your practice.Couldn’t join us live in Omaha for the #IAFN2025 International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science & Practice? You can still register for our upcoming virtual conference: https://iafn2025.eventscribe.net/ Episode Resources: Stalking of mental health professionals: An underrecognized problem (McIvor & Petch, 2018) IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    1h 1m
  7. 08/05/2025

    Beyond the Binary: The Need for Gender-Affirming Care in Forensic Nursing (Part 2 with Ava Davis)

    In this powerful conclusion to the two-part series, Kalen and Karen continue their essential conversation with Ava Davis about providing trauma-informed, gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming patients in forensic nursing settings. Part 2 dives deep into practical applications, featuring a real-world case study that demonstrates both the challenges and solutions in forensic nursing practice. We cover gender-affirming medical treatments, appropriate history gathering techniques, handling mistakes, and the critical importance of patient advocacy in healthcare settings. With detailed explanations of hormonal therapy, puberty inhibitors, and gender-affirming surgeries, this episode provides forensic nurses with the essential knowledge and tools needed to provide competent, compassionate care to gender-diverse patients. Don’t miss listening to Part 1! Key Episode Learnings: Discover the nuances of medical justification: Learn how explaining the medical necessity behind sensitive questions reduces patient anxiety and builds trustLearn the anatomical inventory techniques: Learn how to move from least to most invasive questioning when gathering medical history from gender-diverse patientsGender-affirming medical care 101: Discover the reality of hormonal therapy effects, puberty inhibitors, and various surgical options that patients may have experiencedUnleash the advocacy imperative: Learn why healthcare providers, not law enforcement, control what happens in healthcare facilities and must advocate for patient autonomyUncover the life-saving nature of affirmative care: Learn why hormone therapy can literally feel like saving a patient’s life and why denial of gender-affirming care can have devastating consequencesCouldn't join us live in Omaha at the #IAFN2025 International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science & Practice? You can still register for our upcoming virtual conference: https://iafn2025.eventscribe.net/ Episode Resources: 2022 U.S. Trans Survey: https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/USTS_2022Health%26WellbeingReport_WEB.pdfFenway Institute's National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): https://wpath.org/National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/Gender Dysphoria Bible: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en/physical-dysphoriaThe Genderbread Person: https://www.samkillermann.com/work/genderbread-person/The Safe Zone Project: https://thesafezoneproject.com/ IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

    47 min
  8. 07/29/2025

    Beyond the Binary: The Need for Gender-Affirming Care in Forensic Nursing (Part 1 with Ava Davis)

    In recognition of International Non-Binary People's Day (July 14), hosts Kalen and Karen welcome guest Ava Davis, a forensic teaching associate, actress, writer, and Sundance fellow. Ava joins us for this Part 1 of a crucial two-part series on providing gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming patients in forensic nursing settings. This episode explores the significant rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, the increased vulnerability of gender-diverse populations to violence, and the essential role forensic nurses play in creating safe, inclusive healthcare environments. With notable statistics and practical guidance, we emphasize that gender-affirming care isn't extra—it's essential healthcare.  Don’t miss Part 2 of this conversation! Subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified when Part 2 is live. Key Episode Learnings: Learn the power of simple actions: Discover how introducing yourself with pronouns and wearing inclusive symbols can create immediate safety for gender-diverse patientsUncover the healthcare avoidance crisis: Why have almost 1 in 4 trans individuals avoided healthcare in the past?Explore a unique trauma-informed approach: Learn how Ava's #1 rule of acting also applies to trauma-informed nursing care.Discover intersectionality impacts: Learn how multiple identity aspects (race, gender, sexuality) compound safety concerns and healthcare barriersMaster the essential terminology: Learn the clear definitions of transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and cisgender to communicate effectivelyRegistration for #IAFN2025 Omaha International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science & Practice is still open! Learn more and register here before the pre- and post-workshop seats fill up: forensicnurses.org/2025conference Episode Resources: 2022 U.S. Trans Survey: https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/USTS_2022Health%26WellbeingReport_WEB.pdfWorld Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): https://wpath.org/National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/Gender Dysphoria Bible: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en/physical-dysphoriaThe Genderbread Person: https://www.samkillermann.com/work/genderbread-person/The Safe Zone Project: https://thesafezoneproject.com/United States v. Skrmetti Case: https://transequality.org/news/trans-healthcare-supreme-court-explaining-united-states-v-skrmetti IAFN Resources IAFN Online Learning Center (OLC): forensicnurses.org/page/OLCAccess/TeleSAFE Toolkit: Access this Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program at forensicnurses.org/page/TeleSAFE/International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN): Learn more at forensicnurses.orgIAFN Foundation: Support our work to spread forensic nursing at fundforensicnursing.orgIAFN’s SAFEta Resources: Explore safeta.orgNational Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA): Supporting tribal communities at supportingourcircle.orgJoin the ConversationHave questions or topics you’d like us to cover? Send us a voice message on our website at forensicnurses.org/podcast/ Let’s make this podcast a resource tailored to YOU! Connect with Us Website: Forensic NursesInstagram: @iafn_forensicnursesIAFN MembershipSubscribe to our Weekly NewsletterDon’t Miss a Single Episode! Stay tuned for more forensic nursing stories, expert insights, groundbreaking research, and discussions that go beyond the evidence. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app to get notified of the new episodes and don’t miss a step on this journey!

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Treating patients at the darkest moment of their lives and putting them on the road to healing relies on compassion and skill from highly trained forensic nurses. Join hosts Kalen and Karen and deepen your own world of knowledge as you learn more about the real-life, evidence-based, trauma-informed care that patients who are victims of violence deserve. Podcast brought to you by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, the world’s largest and original forensic nursing professional organization.