Forensic Nurse Files

"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime SOURCES/SUPPORT: The Children's Assessment Center: https://cachouston.org/prevention/child-sexual-abuse...

"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime SOURCES/SUPPORT: The Children's Assessment Center: https://cachouston.org/prevention/child-sexual-abuse...

"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization SOURCES/SUPPORT: Department of Homeland Security: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FBI_School_Shooter_Guide.pdf World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/ne...

"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization SOURCES/SUPPORT: World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/youth-violence CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html Youth.gov: h...

Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to. This Episode contains risk factors, how to prevent and what we do when we are called to a suspected child abuse case. SOURCES/SUP...

Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to. SOURCES/SUPPORT: Prevent Child Abuse America: https://preventchildabuse.org/ CDC Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention: https://www....

"Because the majority of the domestic violence awareness movement has focused on heterosexual relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been largely left out of the movement. However, recent research shows that LGBTQ members fall victim to domestic violence at equal or even higher rates." - The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence SUPPORT/SOURCES: National Coalition Aga...

"When conducting assessments or forensic exams with a victim of domestic violence (DV), any reported history of strangulation places the person at a higher risk for more serious violence or homicide by the hands of their intimate partner. By recognizing signs of strangulation, healthcare providers can help to mitigate long-term damage, properly document any evidence of abuse, and provide refe...

Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a calendar year, this equates to 10 million+ women and men. Research states that  1 in 4 men have REPORTED experiencing some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. SUPPORT: CDC Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/men-ipvsvandstalking.html Mayo Clinic: h...

Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a calendar year, this equates to 10 million+ women and men. In this episode we'll begin to discuss Domestic Violence (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). SUPPORT: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.or...

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse are growing problems in the United States. In today's episode we'll discuss what constitutes Elder Abuse (EA) and Dependent Adult Abuse (DAA), risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do to help. National Adult Protective Services Association: https://www.napsa-now.org/ CDC Elder Abuse Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/fastfact.ht...

Today we're talking about Suspicious Injuries, or as we call them "SI's". These mainly include physical assaults (including school fights), gunshots, stabbings and purposeful car accidents. Check out our website! https://forensicnursefiles.com As always, you can follow us on all social media platforms: Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Instagram: @forensicnursefiles Twitter: @forensi...

Welcome to the very first episode of Forensic Nurse Files! We’re three coworkers who decided to give the world a glimpse into what it’s like to be a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE). In this episode you’ll get a little background on us, and a short introduction into our careers. We hope to educate on the types of crimes, victims and suspects that we encounter, and to bring awareness to this growing a...