Podcasts about forensic nurses

Der Bundesrat verzichtet nach der Ankündigung von hohen Zöllen der USA auf Schweizer Exportgüter auf Gegenmassnahmen. Eine Zunahme der handelspolitischen Spannungen liege nicht im Interesse der Schweiz, so die Begründung. Wie ist das einzuschätzen? Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:48) US-Zölle: Bundesrat verzichtet auf Gegenmassnahmen (09:50) Nachrichtenübersicht (13:32) Wie gravierend sind Trumps Zölle für die Weltwirtschaft? (20:22) Ungarn verlässt den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof (23:02) Krieg der USA gegen Houthis: die Sicht Jemens (28:31) Die Arbeit von «Forensic Nurses» zeigt Wirkung (33:01) Was bringen Frühfranzösisch und Frühdeutsch? (37:12) Russischer Horror-Roman beschreibt Apokalypse in Moskau

Der Bundesrat verzichtet nach der Ankündigung von hohen Zöllen der USA auf Schweizer Exportgüter auf Gegenmassnahmen. Eine Zunahme der handelspolitischen Spannungen liege nicht im Interesse der Schweiz, so die Begründung. Weitere Themen: Seit einem Jahr setzt der Kanton Zürich auf sogenannte «Forensic Nurses». Das sind speziell geschulte Pflegefachleute, die ausrücken, wenn in einem Spital ein Opfer von sexueller Gewalt besondere Betreuung benötigt. Es zeigt sich: zu tun gibt es viel und die Arbeit zeigt Wirkung. In der Schweiz leben mittlerweile gut 9 Millionen Menschen. Das zeigen die neusten Zahlen des Bundesamtes für Statistik. Während die Einwanderung gegenüber 2023 markant zurückging, wurde bei der Auswanderung eine Zunahme registriert.

Sie sichern Spuren nach sexueller und häuslicher Gewalt: Die speziell ausgebildeten Pflegefachpersonen «Forensic Nurses» sind im ersten Jahr 200 Mal ausgerückt und haben 170 telefonische Beratungen vorgenommen. Zudem stieg dank ihnen auch die Zahl nachträglicher Strafanzeigen. Die weiteren Themen: · Die Absage eines Konzerts nach Drohungen in Zürich beschäftigt nun den Regierungsrat. · In Uster enstehen auf dem Zeughausareal 130 gemeinnützige Wohnungen. · Ein Brand in einer Wohung in der Stadt Zürich fordert zwei Verletzte.

In this Bell Work Talk, we talk about Forensic Nursing in Switzerland. History, current situation and an outlook into the future. - Hints on how to implement Forensic Nursing - The importance of Networking to implement Forensic Nursing - Obstacles in implementing a new nursing specification - Get an overview how Forensic Nursing is developing in Switzerland or other European countries My name is Dominice, I am 40 years old and I work as a Forensic Nurse since two years at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Zurich. Since April we have a project at the Canton of Zurich where hospital emergency room staff can call us Forensic Nurses when they have people affected by sexual or domestic violence. We Forensic Nurses go out into the hospitals to document injuries, do DNA-swabs and talk with the people affected about next steps that can be done, mostly connect them to victim counselors. In Europe there is the “Istanbul Convention” who needs to be realized by the countries who signed the Convention. Goal of the convention is, to bring better support for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Switzerland has developed an Action Plan to implement the goals of the Istanbul Convention over the next few years. Forensic Nurses are or can be part of the plan. Forensic Nursing itself is relatively new in Switzerland and there are not a lot of possibilities to work as a FN in Switzerland at the moment. But we are working on it. Survey: We'd really like to learn more about what you think of the podcast, and what you'd like to hear in future episodes. https://forms.gle/dos4a11PEmCgth7Z8 (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING)

Rachel Countryman is a highly experienced registered nurse (RN) with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Her career began as a certified nursing assistant, and she graduated from SUNY Canton with an associate nursing degree in 2002. She has worked in various settings, including the operating room, ambulatory surgery, the acute care clinic, pediatrics, and nurse case management for the military. However, her passion lies in assisting sexual assault patients, and she has specialized training in conducting Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (SAFE). Rachel is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). She has received her national certification as a SANE-A through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). She is also trained in conducting pediatric sexual assault examinations. Rachel serves as a forensic nurse consultant, providing consultation for both the prosecution and the defense on cases involving sexual assault, strangulation, and intimate partner violence. Her experience with the military is one of her assets, and she has consulted on more than 50 cases, including military court-martials. Rachel is also active in her local community, providing acute sexual assault examinations for pediatrics, adolescents, and adults and non-acute examinations for pediatrics. She recently gained experience in quality management, facilitating the risk management process at the military treatment facility close to her home. Rachel is a mother to two grown children and a grandmother to twin boys. She enjoys staying fit with her husband, and together, they own a small hobby farm with horses, chickens, and five spoiled cats. More: Website: https://countrymanconsultingservices.com/#about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/countrymanconsulting?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.countryman.581?mibextid=ZbWKwL Dot Card: https://dot.cards/countrygal Follow Us on Instagram: - @mr.dreaminspireobtain https://www.instagram.com/mr.dreaminspireobtain/ - @dreaminspireobtain: https://www.instagram.com/dreaminspireobtain?igsh=c2RxbDI3N2U1eGdi - @diotalkpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/diotalkpodcast?igsh=cXk2dnBydmFpdHhl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiomarkKingDiaz?mibextid=ZbWKwL More info: - Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dreaminspireobtain - Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d-i-o-talk-podcast/id1562933810?uo=4 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54SDtx0CFJ58FfpDoSg4Bz Store: https://spreadshop-admin.spreadshirt.com/DIOTALKSHOP/

Send us a Text Message.Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion on sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Leah Helmbrecht is an advocate for the victims she sees daily at work. One question that she is often asked is, “can men be Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners?” So, Leah invited Shaun Johnson, BSN, RN, ME-SAFE-A, SANE-A, MPHc, of The SANE Corner, who currently works as a SANE, to join her in a discussion on this episode of Nurse Converse. Shaun shares his nursing journey and why he became a SANE, challenges he faces as a cis hetero SANE, and advice for male nurses who are interested in this specialty.>>Can Men Be Sexual Assault (SANE) Forensic Nurses?Jump Ahead to Listen: [06:37] Male SANE experiences and perspectives.[10:58] Sexual assault in male victims.[15:21] Male victims in society.[20:22] Male sexual assault misconceptions.[22:15] Male abusers and sexual assault.Connect With Leah on social media:Instagram: offtheclocknurseTikTok: offtheclocknurseFB: Off The Clock Nurse TravelsFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org

In this Bell Work Talk, Dr. Bhattarai discusses the impacts of mindfulness practices on forensic nurses. This podcast offers a range of practical tools that forensic nurses can incorporate into their daily clinical practices and personal lives. Dr. Bhattarai is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University. She has an academic background in nursing, psychology, and rehabilitation counseling. With expertise in mental health, mindfulness, and well-being research in people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, Dr. Bhattarai has expanded her research focus to the crucial intersection of mindful self-care and the unique needs of forensic nurses. As she delved deeper into her research and engaged with various populations, it became increasingly evident that forensic nurses could greatly benefit from mindfulness-based self-care. She recently led a comprehensive narrative review exploring the potential benefits of mindfulness among forensic nurses. Her paper provided a diverse array of practical mindfulness tools for forensic nurses. She is dedicated to designing mindfulness-based self-care strategies and integrating mindfulness practices within forensic nursing education. Resources: Bhattarai, M., Clements, P. T., & Downing, N. R. (2023). Mindfulness-based self-care for forensic nurses: A professional lifestyle approach. Journal of Forensic Nursing. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/JFN.0000000000000456

Not many have as many credentials attached to their names as this amazing woman. Please allow me to introduce you to Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A. There is much to be learned from someone who knows so much.  Laura has been a registered nurse for 11 years. In 2010, she completed her Forensic Nursing training at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and joined the GBMC team as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. She has been the Clinical Program Manager of the GBMC SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) & Domestic Violence Program since 2014. Laura is certified to care for patients who have been victims of sexual assault, rape, child abuse/neglect, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. Laura obtained her National professional certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner from the International Association of Forensic Nurses in 2013. Laura is a Board of Nursing approved Forensic Nurse Examiner Instructor and an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well as the Maryland Child Abuse Medical Providers (CHAMP), and is Chair of the Baltimore County Sexual Assault Response team. In May of 2017, she was nationally recognized when she was awarded the title of “America's Most Amazing Nurse” by Prevention Magazine and additionally awarded Baltimore County, Maryland's Woman of the Year in 2018. She sees the worst that can happen. That is when she brings her best. NOTE:      If you want to share your story of abuse on the        WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com Thank you for listening to our podcast,               Bill Mitchell                WhenDatingHurts.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to my wonderful sponsors.           When you purchase any of these products, a portion the    sales helps us keep this podcast running. BlendJet               • Use my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12  to       SAVE 12%  at blendjet.com.         The discount will be applied at checkout! Cure Hydration               Try Cure today and feel the difference for yourself!               • Use my link: https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1 for         20% OFF your order, coupon activated at check out! Nom Nom               Try Nom Nom today, go to trynom.com/whendatinghurts  and GET 50% OFF your first order plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das ist in der vergangenen Woche in der Pflege passiert. Die pflege.news. Jede Woche neu. Ausgabe vom 25.01.2024. SHOWNOTES: Bitte beachten Sie, dass Berufsbezeichnungen lt. Quelle übernommen werden. Pflege: Nur noch einmal wöchentlich Duschen möglich: https://vorarlberg.orf.at/stories/3241553/ So spannend kann Pflege sein: https://www.meinbezirk.at/bruck-an-der-mur/c-lokales/so-spannend-kann-pflege-sein_a6482584 Für alle über 65 Jahre: Plauder-Café in Laa mit einer Pflege-Expertin: https://www.noen.at/mistelbach/community-nurse-fuer-alle-ueber-65-jahre-plauder-cafe-in-laa-mit-einer-pflege-expertin-404849877 Bayern: „Pflegefinder“ soll Online-Suche nach Angeboten erleichtern: https://www.lazarus.at/2024/01/21/bayern-pflegefinder-soll-online-suche-nach-angeboten-erleichtern/ Kreative Zeichen für die "Pflege" setzen: https://www.meinbezirk.at/feldkirchen/c-lokales/kreative-zeichen-fuer-die-pflege-setzen_a6406467 KUK Linz (OÖ): Premiere für „Forensic Nurses“ – kompetente Unterstützung für Opfer von Gewalt: https://www.lazarus.at/2024/01/20/kuk-linz-ooe-premiere-fuer-forensic-nurses-kompetente-unterstuetzung-fuer-opfer-von-gewalt/ Umfrage: Zusammenarbeit zwischen pflegenden Angehörigen und professionellen Helfern – was läuft gut, wo hakt es noch?: https://www.lazarus.at/2024/01/23/umfrage-zusammenarbeit-zwischen-pflegenden-angehoerigen-und-professionellen-helfern-was-laeuft-gut-wo-hakt-es-noch/

«Forensic Nurses» sollen Opfer von sexueller und häuslicher Gewalt besser schützen und betreuen. Im Kanton Zürich nehmen sie 2024 ihre Arbeit auf. Dabei geht es auch darum, dass mehr Fälle vor Gericht kommen. Weitere Themen: * Die Angriffe auf Handelsschiffe im Roten Meer durch Huthi-Rebellen gehen weiter.  * In Serbien protestieren erneut Tausende gegen die Wahlen vom vorletzten Wochenende. * Hochwasserlage in Deutschland bleibt angespannt.

Welcome to Conscious Caregiving with L & L. The monthly show where we discuss the topics and issues affecting seniors and the senior care industry.   In this episode we welcome leading and influential experts from around the world to discuss the issue of Elder Abuse. We are honored to welcome the following members of our esteemed:   Bettina Morrow -   With over 20 years of experience, Bettina's professional career has spanned across Australia, England and the U.S., Bettina has spent the last 15 years working with at-risk and vulnerable adults with specific expertise in elder abuse, dementia, IDD and guardianship. Bettina has obtained a Bachelor of Social Work, a Masters in Dementia and is a Nationally Certified Guardian. Bettina is a strong advocate for policies, programs, and practices to recognize and incorporate the rights of people with IDD and dementia.   Email: bettinamorrow1@gmail.com   Paul Greenwood -   Paul is a nationally and internationally renowned (retired) district attorney with over 40 years of practice specializing in elder abuse and felony criminal prosecution. Paul is dually qualified to practice law in the UK and California (Paul is English). In 1996 Paul established a new prosecution unit in San Diego that specifically focused on prosecuting felony elder abuse crimes and has prosecuted over 750 felony cases of elder abuse.   Email: paul@greenwoodlawcorp.com   EAGLE website: https://eagle.usc.edu/   DOJ EAGLE (Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement): https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/eagle-elder-abuse-guide-law-enforcement#   Rick Mountcastle - Rick is a former Federal Prosecutor and is known for the award series on Hulu “Dopesick: which focused on his case and work to bring down Perdu Pharma. Rick has also had many cases against nursing homes and rehab facilities that have led to large financial penalties and fees for neglect and abuse.   Email: rickmtcastle77@gmail.com   Video & Fundraising for "No Country for Old People": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IIDQm_VOW8&feature=youtu.be   William “Bill” Lightfoot – Bill is a (ret.) 36 year veteran with the Virginia police force and Special Investigators Unit with a focus on Elder Abuse.   Email: lightfootwh976@gmail.com   Susan Carson - Susan is a Registered Nurse in the E.R. specializing as a Forensic Nurse Examiner and is very familiar with Elder Abuse and the medical side of the issue. Susan has also worked along side Bill Lightfoot for many years.   Email: scbearhugs@gmail.com   Website for International Association of Forensic Nurses: https://www.forensicnurses.org/   Elion Caspi - Eilon is a Gerontologist and Dementia behavior specialist. He is currently conducting research on the issue of retaliatory actions for seniors reporting abuse they may have been subjected to.   Email: eiloncasp@gmail.com   Theft of Controlled Substances in Minnesota Long Term Care Homes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7nBPAenuEY   Study on "They Make You Pay" How Fear of Retaliation Silences Residents in America's Nursing Homes: https://nursinghome411.org/retaliation/   Kristine Sundberg: Founder of Elder Voice Family Advocates. Email: Kristine_sundberg@hotmail.com   Elder Care IQ: www.eldercareiq.org   Elder Voice Family Advocates: www.eldervoicefamilyadvocates.org   Connect with Alzheimer's Speaks & Lori La Bey: Official Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com   Connect with All Home Care Matters & Lance A. Slatton: https://www.allhomecarematters.com    

Leah Helmbrecht a Forensic Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (FNE/SANE) talks with Nurse Alice to discuss the importance of sexual assault reporting, examination, and how to identify and how victims of human trafficking as a nurse.>>Read about how to care for sexual assault and human trafficking victims as a nurse here!Connect With Leah on social media:Instagram: offtheclocknurseTikTok: offtheclocknurseFB: Off The Clock Nurse TravelsOther Resources: Register for the Walking Wise webinar:https://goafn.thinkific.com/courses/webinar23-011Academy of Forensic Nursing: 20% off membership until July. Use code: SPRING23https://www.goafn.org/Colorado SANE/SAFE program:https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/education-programs/colorado-sexual-assault-program/International Association of Forensic Nurses:https://www.forensicnurses.org/

In this episode, Dr. Inaba discusses the history and importance of STOP THE BLEED®. From its origins in the military to its lifesaving ability for everyday injuries, STOP THE BLEED® can help anyone be prepared to respond in an emergency. Dr. Inaba shares why STOP THE BLEED® is important for forensic nurses and their patients, and how to learn more about the program and get trained. Kenji Inaba MD, FACS, FRCSC, is Chair of the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® Steering Committee. He is a Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery, the General Surgery Program Director, and the Chief of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California. Dr. Inaba is also Chief Surgeon and a sworn reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. Resources: STOP THE BLEED® website: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ STOP THE BLEED® online interactive course: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/ STOP THE BLEED® in-person course search: https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/class/search History of STOP THE BLEED®: https://www.stopthebleed.org/our-story/

Khara Breeden, founder & CEO of Texas Forensic Nurses joins us and shares her incredible story of identifying and following her purpose, becoming a nurse, forming The Forensic Center, now in its fourth year. We discuss living out her dream, earning her doctorate and opening a completely new set of health services for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking. She shares the eye-opening experiences treating victims 24/7 in their community-based victim service center that provides confidential & free medical forensic exams, adult forensic interviews, legal support, counseling & advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse and elder maltreatment.

In this episode we learn about the important role that sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) and sexual assault response teams (SART) have in caring for victims in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault. Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Katy Rasmussen, CCRN Coordinator, Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Pamela Terrill, MS ARNP Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics References/Resources:  Medical Response to Adult Sexual Assault 2nd Edition - Linda Ledray and Ann Burgess - STM Learning, Inc. Rape Abuse & Incest National Network https://www.rainn.org/ End Violence Against Women International https://evawintl.org/ International Association of Forensic Nurses http://www.iafn.org/ Financial Disclosures:  Dr. Gerard Clancy, his guests and the members of the planning committee for Rounding@IOWA have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. CME Credit Available:  https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=56491  CME Credit Designation: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour. Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) Date Recorded: 03/20/2023  

In this episode, Dr Thimsen describes the prevalence and incidence of forced organ harvesting that is occurring around the world. She describes how human rights and ethical violations are taking place against spiritual followers, based on their beliefs. Join us to learn about the crime against humanity and what you can do to respond. Dr Kathleen Thimsen has demonstrated her expertise, leadership, and dedication in the successful implementation of action-focused research projects focused on specialty populations over the course of her career. She has also been a pioneer in advancing forensic nursing and has a research and clinical consulting practice in elder abuse, neglect, and homicide investigations nationally. Dr Thimsen is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program for the School of Nursing at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Heute mit diesen Themen: Die Wohnungssuche in der Bündner Kantonshauptstadt wird immer schwieriger: Es gibt kaum leere Wohnungen. Obwohl Chur baut und baut. 2022 war die Anzahl Baugesuche mit 673 so hoch wie noch nie zuvor. Das Nadelöhr in Sta. Maria im Münstertal: Seit Jahren hofft Sta. Maria auf eine Umfahrung des Dorfkerns mit seinen historischen Engadinerhäusern. Nun aber der Dämpfer. Die Eidgenössischen Kommissionen für Natur- und Heimatschutz sowie jene für Denkmalpflege lehnen die Vorschläge des Kantons ab. Das Kantonsspital Graubünden hilft Gewaltopfern: Auf der Notfallstation sichern Pflegefachpersonen, sogenannte Forensic Nurses, Beweise, damit Opfer von Gewalt zu ihrem Recht kommen. Dazu gehören zum Beispiel DNA-Spuren. Das Angebot «Sprechstunde Forensic Nursing» am Kantonsspital Graubünden ist das erste dieser Art in der Deutschschweiz. Peitschenknallen und Kuhglockengeläute: Es ist die Zeit des Chalandamarz. Jedes Jahr Anfang März erklingt in vielen Bündner Bergregionen lautes Glockengeläut, Gesang und Peitschenknallen. Silvaplana wartet am diesjährigen Chalandamarz mit einer Premiere auf. Schneekanonen werden in der Schweiz zum Ziel von Umweltaktivisten: In mehreren Wintersportorten haben Klimaaktivisten Schneekanonen beschädigt. Was Tausenden Wintersportlern freut, geht wenigen Umweltaktivisten so richtig auf die Nerven. In der RSO-Wochenserie heute: «Trotz Energiekrise: In Graubünden laufen die Schneekanonen dieser Tage auf vollen Touren».

Drs Kane and Chedid discuss inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ patients including sexual and gender minority terminology, asking about patient's sexual preferences in clinic, and the health disparities faced by the LGBTQIA+ population with IBD. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/984000). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Gender Bear https://www.queerlapis.com/gender-bear/ Providing Trans-Affirming Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: An Evaluation of a Novel Curriculum for Forensic Nurses https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0260691720302252?via%3Dihub What Is a Top Surgery for Transgender People? https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-top-surgery-transgender-people What Is Chest Binding? https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-chest-binding Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/937427-overview Assessment of Health Conditions and Health Service Use Among Transgender Patients in Canada https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2769915 Netnography https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319613944_Netnography Receptive Anal Intercourse in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Clinical Review https://academic.oup.com/ibdjournal/article/23/8/1285/4560709

**Content warning** This episode contains graphic, sensitive content relating to adult and pediatric sexual assault and abuse. Please proceed with caution** This week I talk with Heather, a sexual assault nurse examiner, or SANE nurse who provided comprehensive information about the field of forensic nursing. She also gave us insight into the life of the victim and what they endure during the thorough examination process. With law enforcement and victim advocates as allies, the evidence she collects helps bring abusers to justice. Mental health is crucial for these nurses and allied professionals as they witness humanity at its worst. Heather prioritizes her own mental health by taking part in case debriefs and destressing at the beach with her family. In the five-minute snippet, Heather tells us about her experience with the paranormal. For Heather's bio and book recs, visit:My website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.comFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/National Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/International Association of Forensic Nurses: https://www.forensicnurses.org/ 

Today we're talking to a pair of forensic nurses.  Their names are Morgan and Sarah and they are the Forensic Nurses in a two different hospitals in the Midwest.  A forensic nurse has special training to examine victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes.  It takes a tremendous amount of professional skill, empathy, and personal resiliency to do this day after day and also, apparently, a wonderfully dark sense of humor.Make sure you catch how these nurses approach the victims of violent crime, the type of victim they find the most difficult to face, and their relationship to local law enforcement, including a couple of really funny cop stories that you won't want to miss.Please be warned: this episode contains limited, clinical discussion of sexual assault and human anatomy.  Listener discretion is advised.Links and resources:Morgan & Sarah's podcast, Do I Make You Uncomfortable?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-i-make-you-uncomfortable/id1510771771Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYMusic is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox MusicHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 031

In this Bell Work Talk, Dr. Clements discusses the traumatic responses – both obvious and subtle – that repeated exposure to current national events (shootings at schools, hospitals, churches, places of employment) can have on the daily lives of those exposed directly or through ongoing media coverage. He discusses the importance of a significant shift toward providing self-care and care for others (especially children) to minimize traumatic affective impact and to maintain healthy daily living. Dr. Paul Thomas Clements is a forensic psychiatric clinical specialist, a Certified Gang Specialist, and Certified in Danger Assessment. Clements has provided hospital consultation for EMT's, Child Protective Agency personnel, trauma/emergency nurses, psychiatric providers, hospital systems, and corporate executives - each regarding vulnerability risk assessment, bullying, and decreasing the number of violent incidents in the workplace. Clements has three textbooks: Violence against women: Contemporary examination of intimate partner violence, Mental health issues in child maltreatment, and Nursing approach to the evaluation of child maltreatment. Additionally, he currently has a forthcoming book: Gender violence across the spectrum: A trauma-informed approach. Dr. Clements has numerous peer review publications and conference presentations regarding stress, trauma, violence and aggression, coping after violent death, safety promotion, and exposure to interpersonal violence and crime. Clements has also spent time in Bolivia, working with provincial judges, prosecutors and forensic psychologists regarding enhanced assessment and intervention with children victimized by sexual aggression and other forms of violence. Clements holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychiatric Nursing from The University of Pennsylvania with research and clinical practice that have examined the traumatic presentations and behaviors of children exposed to the homicide of a family member or other forms of violent crime and death. Clements was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow in the International Association of Forensic Nurses in 2002, and more recently, as a Distinguished Fellow in the Academy of Forensic Nurses in 2021. Resources: Disaster distress helpline 1-822-985-5990 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

This incredible conversation was originally recorded for the ISAAC Podcast.Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this conversation, Chris shares in depth about the role of law enforcement in a SVU case.Presenter Bio:Christopher Thomas is a detective with the Special Victims Unit at the Anchorage Police Department. He has been employed as a police officer for over 18 years. He has spent about 13 years as a detective between the Crimes Against Children Unit and the Special Victims Unit. Since 2009, he has investigated (either as the primary case detective or in some other role) over 1200 cases involving sexual abuse and sexual assault. He has received extensive training around interviewing victims of sexual violence, and around interviewing and interrogating offenders.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this episode, Kim Day shares moments from her career that give us insight to how we can better serve our patients and our community.Presenter Bio:Kim Day, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, retired as the Forensic Nursing Director at the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) in 2021. In this position, she provided oversight of Forensic Nursing content experts, provided technical assistance, and education around the U.S. Department of Justice's National SAFE Protocol for adults and adolescents. She holds dual certification as a SANE-A and SANE-P by the IAFN. Ms. Day coordinated hospital SANE program and the county wide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for 8 years before beginning her current position. She has been a SANE, caring for victims across the lifespan for 21 years and a registered nurse specializing in critical care and emergency care for over 41 years.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this conversation, Chris shares in depth about the role of law enforcement in a SVU case. Presenter Bio:Christopher Thomas is a detective with the Special Victims Unit at the Anchorage Police Department. He has been employed as a police officer for over 18 years. He has spent about 13 years as a detective between the Crimes Against Children Unit and the Special Victims Unit. Since 2009, he has investigated (either as the primary case detective or in some other role) over 1200 cases involving sexual abuse and sexual assault. He has received extensive training around interviewing victims of sexual violence, and around interviewing and interrogating offenders.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Shared with permission from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Original air date: ISAAC|8/10/2021Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this episode, Blaze Bell and Christina Love both deliver intimate details regarding their SA experiences with health care providers and law enforcement officers when seeking services after trauma.Guest Bio:Christina Love is an Alaska Native from Egegik village who was raised in Chitina, Alaska. She is a consultant, Recovery Coach and civil and human rights activist, while dedicating the last 7 years to systems change for targeted and marginalized populations in Alaska. She is a formerly incarcerated person in long term recovery who currently works as a Specialist for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), the state's coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs. Christina's role focuses on intersectionality with an emphasis on trauma and substance use at ANDVSA. Christina works with programs, agencies, and communities state and nationwide to address the continuum of care for support services through strategic initiatives, substance use screening, training and technical assistance, community-based organization, integrated services, curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and organizational and community healing. Christina is part of a collective movement that works to end violence, oppression, shame, and stigma through the liberation of education and community healing.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.orgThis project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and  recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

In this Bell Work Talks, Dr. Tabor discusses stalking and correlation with intimate partner violence and stalker's behaviors. There will also be discussion about The Stalking and Harassment and Risk Profile Tool. Dr. Tabor holds a DNP in forensic practice, is a Board-Certified Advance Forensic Nurse and holds an RN license. She served two terms on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Forensic Nurses and earned the Distinguished Fellow recognition. Dr Tabor lectures at the state, national and international level; and serves the Department of Defense in military trials. She served as the inaugural director for two programs: Arkansas Infant & Child Death Review Program and the first hospital-based sexual assault unit in Arkansas. She has testified before the legislature on numerous occasions and has consulted at the Pentagon. Resources: Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile (SHARP) https://ukcdar.uky.edu/ls/index.php/57925/ Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile Available at www.stalkingrisk.com Coercive Control SHARP can be found at this site plus articles and data www.coercivecontrol.org Stalking Laws by State available at: http://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking- resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by- state Stalking Resource Center (2018) available at https://www.google.com/search?q=stalking+resource+center&oq=stalking+resource+&aqs=edge.0.0j69i57j0j0i22i30l4.8369j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.This episode provides a brief insight on what a forensic examiner is and the service they provide in the multifaceted case of survivors.Presenter Bio:Lesley Hammer is a Forensic Examiner from Anchorage Alaska, currently in private practice, with experience in forensic casework, laboratory supervision and examination instruction.  She has performed analyses, reported and testified in latent print, footwear and tire track, crime scene and controlled substance disciplines, for the past decade she has focused specifically on the disciplines of footwear and tire track evidence.   Ms. Hammer has published articles, performed research and provided forensic evidence related instruction to law enforcement, crime laboratory personnel and others throughout the United States and in Canada.  She holds a BA in Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University, an MA in Teaching from the University of Alaska, and an MSc in Forensics from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is a Certified Footwear Examiner with the International Association for Identification. She is the current Education Planner and a past President of the International Association for Identification and a member of the US DOJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technical Working Group.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode. This episode provides insight on what a forensic nurse is and the important role they play in the overall service provided to survivors. Presenter Bio:Tammy Scarlett serves as a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing training and technical assistance at the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Tammy has been working as a registered nurse since 2010 and received her Master in Public Health with a concentration in Global Health in 2020. Initially receiving a position as a forensic nurse in Newport News, Virginia, providing care to patients in an on-call capacity while working in the Emergency Department. Eventually Tammy became a Principal Investigator on two research projects.Currently she holds her certification in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Pediatric (SANE-P). She has provided training for the Colorado SANE/SAFE Project and Indian Health Services skills labs. She is a member of IAFN and the Colorado chapter. Tammy continues to practice clinically, providing care to patients and precepting forensic nurses to better care for our patient populations.Interviewer Bio: Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy. Helpful Links and Resources: Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org  This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

In this Bell Work Talks, Coroner O'Neal will discuss the role of nurses in the medicolegal death investigation professions. Coroner O'Neal will discuss her background and training which led to her election as the Charleston County Coroner in November of 2020, the importance of nurses in this profession and her role as the President of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) Bobbi Jo O'Neal, a Registered Nurse and a Board-Certified Fellow with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, has served in the Coroner's Office since 1998, including serving as Chief Deputy Coroner from 2011-2020. She was elected Charleston County Coroner in 2020. With her leadership, the Charleston County Coroner's Office is one of only 26 coroner offices in the country that is accredited by the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. Additionally, as a grant writer for the Coroner's Office, O'Neal has successfully brought in over $840k in funds to Charleston County. O'Neal is the President of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners and serves on the Executive Committee for the Lowcountry Healthcare Coalition, which has taken a lead in the coronavirus preparation and response locally. An experienced emergency room nurse, O'Neal received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is and has been actively involved in the specialty of forensic nursing, first in the area of sexual assault and then as a death investigator. She is a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, a Fellow with the American Academy of Forensic Science, a member of the South Carolina Coroner's Association, and a member of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science Medicolegal Death Investigation subcommittee among others. A former Director-at-Large for the International Association of Forensic Nurses, O'Neal is the author of the book "Investigating Infant Deaths" and has had the unfortunate distinction of working the mass fatalities of the Charleston Super Store fire and the Emanuel AME church mass shooting. Resources: The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME), www.theiacme.org American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI), www.abmdi.org Death Investigation: A Guide to Scene Investigators https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles/167568.pdf Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form https://www.cdc.gov/sids/SUIDRF.htm

Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A has been a registered nurse for 11 years. In 2010, she completed her Forensic Nursing training at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and joined the GBMC team as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. She has been the Clinical Program Manager of the GBMC SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) & Domestic Violence Program since 2014. Laura is certified to care for patients who have been victims of sexual assault, rape, child abuse/neglect, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. Laura obtained her National professional certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner from the International Association of Forensic Nurses in 2013. Laura is a Board of Nursing approved Forensic Nurse Examiner Instructor and an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, as well as the Maryland Child Abuse Medical Providers (CHAMP), and is Chair of the Baltimore County Sexual Assault Response team. In May of 2017, she was nationally recognized and was awarded the title of “America's Most Amazing Nurse” by Prevention Magazine and additionally awarded Baltimore County, Maryland's Woman of the Year in 2018.

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina both deliver intimate details regarding their experiences with health care providers and law enforcement officers when seeking services after trauma.Guest Bio:Christina Love is an Alaska Native from Egegik village who was raised in Chitina, Alaska. She is a consultant, Recovery Coach and civil and human rights activist, while dedicating the last 7 years to systems change for targeted and marginalized populations in Alaska. She is a formerly incarcerated person in long term recovery who currently works as a Specialist for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), the state's coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs. Christina's role focuses on intersectionality with an emphasis on trauma and substance use at ANDVSA. Christina works with programs, agencies, and communities state and nationwide to address the continuum of care for support services through strategic initiatives, substance use screening, training and technical assistance, community-based organization, integrated services, curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and organizational and community healing. Christina is part of a collective movement that works to end violence, oppression, shame, and stigma through the liberation of education and community healing.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.orgThis project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and  recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners including descriptions of sexual assault and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised Continuing our special series highlighting access to care, this episode features conversations with sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) across the country about new national standards under development to improve care for victims. This summer the National Institute for Standards and Technology launched the effort with support from the Department of Justice and the International Association of Forensic Nurses. We will learn from nurses how important this initiative is to advance and sustain care for victims of sexual assault. We start with Vikki Vodosia, a SANE at Children's Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services in Birmingham, Alabama. Vikki explains how rape kits can be different from state to state and what that means for survivor care, evidence collection, and more. Caitlin Yerkes is a Forensic Nurse Examiner in Virginia and a telecine expert consultant at Penn State's SAFE-T Center. SAFE-T stands for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination - Telehealth. This initiative pairs more experienced SANEs with less experienced providers to team up on exams using telehealth, including across state lines. Caitlin virtually supports Pennsylvania-based providers from her home outside Washington, D.C. Later, we'll hear from SANE Kayce Ward, a Forensic Nurse Program Manager at the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing College of Nursing at Texas A&M University and of the Texas Teleforensic Remote Assistance Center (Tex-TRAC). Kayce shares how rape kits have been standardized across Texas in recent years and how this has improved care for survivors This episode builds from a previous episode where we highlighted Penn-State's SAFE-T Center's innovative program to close a gap in services offering telehealth support medical practices in rural and underserved areas. We encourage you to learn more about their work on our feature here: https://www.paactioncoalition.org/about/podcast/item/524-episode-1.html

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina both deliver intimate details regarding their experiences with health care providers and law enforcement officers when seeking services after trauma.Guest Bio: Christina Love is an Alaska Native from Egegik village who was raised in Chitina, Alaska. She is a consultant, Recovery Coach and civil and human rights activist, while dedicating the last 7 years to systems change for targeted and marginalized populations in Alaska. She is a formerly incarcerated person in long term recovery who currently works as a Specialist for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), the state's coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs. Christina's role focuses on intersectionality with an emphasis on trauma and substance use at ANDVSA. Christina works with programs, agencies, and communities state and nationwide to address the continuum of care for support services through strategic initiatives, substance use screening, training and technical assistance, community-based organization, integrated services, curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and organizational and community healing. Christina is part of a collective movement that works to end violence, oppression, shame, and stigma through the liberation of education and community healing.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.orgThis project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and  recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this episode, Blaze Bell shares her story of sexual assault. She and Christina Love both deliver intimate details regarding their experiences with health care providers and law enforcement officers when seeking services after trauma. Guest Bio: Christina Love is an Alaska Native from Egegik village who was raised in Chitina, Alaska. She is a consultant, Recovery Coach and civil and human rights activist, while dedicating the last 7 years to systems change for targeted and marginalized populations in Alaska. She is a formerly incarcerated person in long term recovery who currently works as a Specialist for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), the state's coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs. Christina's role focuses on intersectionality with an emphasis on trauma and substance use at ANDVSA. Christina works with programs, agencies, and communities state and nationwide to address the continuum of care for support services through strategic initiatives, substance use screening, training and technical assistance, community-based organization, integrated services, curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and organizational and community healing. Christina is part of a collective movement that works to end violence, oppression, shame, and stigma through the liberation of education and community healing.Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.orgThis project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and  recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

In this Bell Works Talk, Executive Director, Scott Henderson, discusses the history and evolution of National DEC. Scott also discusses National DEC's updated mission and vision statement, as well as National DEC's new definition. Scott discusses how the DEC Approach is being used across the United States, as well as new tools, apps, and other resources that National DEC has to offer. Lt. (Ret.) Eric Nation, discusses the importance law enforcement involvement in the DEC mission, as well the positive impact the DEC mission has on children, families, and communities. Eric also discusses the importance and the connection of having Law Enforcement and Forensic Nurses as part of a collaborative DEC alliance. Eric discusses the importance of early identification of drug endangered children, as well as the importance of a DEC Alliance. Stacee Read, BA, MSW, discusses the importance of child welfare involvement in the DEC mission, as well as the importance of the DEC mission for communities and disciplines. Stacee also discusses the importance of collaboration and connection of having Child Welfare and Forensic Nurses as part of a local DEC Alliance. Stacee discusses the scope of the DEC problem, understanding what community members and professionals should be looking for and who to contact. Stacee shares about the National DEC Roadmap and Toolkit and how it is used in developing DEC Alliances by using awareness, implementation, and institutionalization. Stacee shares the trainings offered by the National DEC. Stacee wraps things up with the partnership between National DEC and the Academy of Forensic Nursing and the importance of this partnership to being successful. Scott Henderson, National DEC Executive Director. Scott joined National DEC on February 24, 2020, as a full-time Executive Director. He brings 21 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience to the organization. For fifteen years he served as the executive director for organizations that provided experiential education, leadership development and developed partnerships with organizations serving children and youth at risk. For the next five years, he served organizations in the transition leading strategic planning, board and staff development and clarifying mission, vision, and service. Stacee starting working for National DEC as a consultant in November 2011 and then was hired as the Director of DEC Network Development in May 2013. She is responsible for the development and oversight of State and Tribal DEC Alliances, and she provides technical assistance to National DEC network. Stacee is also an integral member of the training team and has participated in curriculum, online training, and publication development. Additionally, she has trained thousands of professionals on topics involving child welfare issues, collaboration and multidisciplinary teams, evidence/information collection, local alliance development, and other specific drug issues. Lieutenant (Retired) Eric Nation began his career in law enforcement in 1994 where he has held numerous positions, Correctional Officer, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff, as was as 6 years in a undercover narcotics unit and then was Commander of that unit for 5 years. Resources: Be sure to visit our website at www.nationaldec.org for current information, resources, publications, and more to assist you! And please contact use anytime at info@nationaldec.org.

In this Bell Work Talks Paul Thomas Clements discusses the identification of methods of assessment and intervention when working with the client with Psychopathy which can decrease apprehension/anxiety and increase safety while working with the client with Psychopathy. Dr. Paul Thomas Clements is a forensic psychiatric clinical specialist, a Certified Gang Specialist, and Certified in Danger Assessment. Clements has provided hospital consultation for EMT’s, Child Protective Agency personnel, trauma/emergency nurses, psychiatric providers, hospital systems, and corporate executives. Clements has three edited textbooks: Violence against women: Contemporary examination of intimate partner violence, Mental health issues in child maltreatment, and Nursing approach to the evaluation of child maltreatment. Additionally, he has numerous peer review publications and conference presentations regarding stress, trauma, violence and aggression, coping after a violent death, safety promotion, and exposure to interpersonal violence and crime. Clements holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychiatric Nursing from The University of Pennsylvania with research and clinical practice that has examined the traumatic presentations and behaviors of victims, including a focus on children, exposed to the homicide. Clements was an inaugural Associate Editor of the Journal of Forensic Nursing from 2005-2012. Clements was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow in the Academy of Forensic Nurses. Resources: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596 Hare, R. (1991) The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised. Toronto: Multi-Health Systems. Reidy, D.E., Kearndm M.C., DeGue, S., Lillienfeld, S.O., Massetti, G., & Kiehl, K.A. (2015)Why psychopathy matters: Implications for public health and violence prevention. Journal of Violent and Aggressive Behavior, 24, 214-225

Trigger warning: Sexual violence, violent crime, evidence collection, medical exam, physical injury, child abuse, child sexual abuse Two experienced Forensic Nurses discuss Forensic Nursing in depth, including what to expect from a forensic exam for sexual violence victims, as well as victims of other crimes. Apologies we experienced some technical difficulties with the audio during this podcast.

In this Bell Work Talks Paul Thomas Clements discusses the impact of family member homicide on children including family dynamics and developmental level. Dr. Paul Thomas Clements is a forensic psychiatric clinical specialist, a Certified Gang Specialist, and Certified in Danger Assessment. Clements has provided hospital consultation for EMT’s, Child Protective Agency personnel, trauma/emergency nurses, psychiatric providers, hospital systems, and corporate executives. Clements has three edited textbooks: Violence against women: Contemporary examination of intimate partner violence, Mental health issues in child maltreatment, and Nursing approach to the evaluation of child maltreatment. Additionally, he has numerous peer review publications and conference presentations regarding stress, trauma, violence and aggression, coping after a violent death, safety promotion, and exposure to interpersonal violence and crime. Clements holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychiatric Nursing from The University of Pennsylvania with research and clinical practice that has examined the traumatic presentations and behaviors of victims, including a focus on children, exposed to the homicide. Clements was an inaugural Associate Editor of the Journal of Forensic Nursing from 2005-2012. Clements was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow in the Academy of Forensic Nurses. Resources: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596 Clements, P.T., & Fay-Hillier, T. (2019). The effects of intimate partner violence on children: Navigating targeted therapeutic assessment and intervention. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 40(6), 486-492 Clements, P.T., Seedat, S., & Gibbings, E.N. (2015). Mental health issues in child maltreatment. St. Louis: STM Learning.

Lisa Nguyen is an RN, critical care nurse, and SANE nurse working with survivors of IPV, DV, as well as sexual assault. She walks us through what a day in her life as a SANE nurse looks like, what to expect if you get a sexual assault forensic examination performed, and what her advice to survivors seeking healthcare in the ED is. Happy Forensic Nurses' Week - November 9-13, 2020 and Forensic Nurses' Day - November 13, 2020, to all the amazing forensic nurses out there! You are all so appreciated! Thank you for what you do. You may find Lisa on Instagram @fencernurse If you or someone you know has ever been a victim of sexual assault, please reach out to RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/ or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) For information about the International Association of Forensic Nurses and how to become a forensic nurse: https://www.forensicnurses.org/default.aspx linktr.ee/blackbirdadvocacy  

We had the opportunity recently to sit down with Eileen Dohmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer; Kim Smart, Grant Manager for the Mary Washington and Stafford Hospital Foundations; and Gail Perkins and Sarah Alley, Forensic Nurses at MWH.The Forensic Nurse program is funded in part by the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and Mary Washington Healthcare, as well as community partners and generous donors. Thank you to all who help make this vital resource available to our community.If you suspect that someone is being held or forced to work or engage in commercial sex against their will, or if you yourself are a victim of human trafficking, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1.888.373.7888. You can also text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE). Learn more at humantraffickinghotline.orgIf you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation due to domestic violence, or if you have been sexually assaulted, call 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. You can visit rainn.org to learn more or to find a provider near you.Here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, you can call 540.371.1666 24 hours a day to be connected directly with the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. You can also visit their website at rcasa.org.The forensic nurses at Mary Washington Hospital are available 24 hours a day through the Emergency Department. If you would like to help us expand our program to serve more people, click the Donate Now button at the top of each page on mwhc.com. When entering your donation information, include a note indicating that your donation is in support of the Forensic Nurse program. You can also call 540.741.1512 to speak with someone directly about donating. If you prefer to write a check, make it payable to MWH Foundation and send it to 2600 Mary Washington Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Write Forensic Services in the note section of the check.