Academy of Forensic Nursing - Bell Work Talks

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.) E...

In this Bell Work Talks, Dr. Mark Greene interviews Eric Martin, both of NIJ, about a recent NIJ Journal article regarding the offending patterns of serial violent offenders and how investigating and closing cold cases can apprehend these offenders and prevent future victimization. They discuss the benefits of using advanced investigative methods on all crimes, particularly burglaries, due to the...

In this Bell Work Talks Debra Holbrook discusses the elements required to seek legal asylum based on torture and/or persecution and assure chronic forensic medical evidentiary evaluation to these persons. As Forensic Programs that traditionally see victims of sexual assault become more integrated in caring for all forms of violence this podcast will assure understanding of how and why chronic eval...

In this Bell Works Talks, Dr. Fay-Hillier discusses the results of the qualitative study she conducted with RNs who worked in the emergency department (ED)and shared their experiences in screening for intimate partner violence (IPV). The goal in conducting this study was to increase the understanding of the knowledge and attitudes toward IPV of RNs who work in the ED and to provide recommendations...

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 Asses...

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 n...

In this Bell Work Talks Paul Thomas Clements discusses a basic introduction to 1) gang code of commitment and 2) various gang levels of membership and implications of both for healthcare providers. 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 Prot...

In this Bell Work Talks Debra Holbrook discusses the elements required to seek legal asylum based on torture and/or persecution and assure chronic forensic medical evidentiary evaluation to these persons. As Forensic Programs that traditionally see victims of sexual assault become more integrated in caring for all forms of violence this podcast will assure understanding of how and why chronic eval...

In this Bell Work Talks, Shannon provides an update on contraception use trends and contraceptive patient care, including how the reproductive justice movement is influencing birth control counseling methodology. She will discuss the impact of Covid19 on access and patient care guidelines. And, finally highlight new contraceptive methods to be aware of. Shannon Liew, BSN, RN coordinates clinical t...

This is a very “quick and dirty” overview of human trafficking, what it encompasses and what to do if you come across a victim in the healthcare setting, specifically, in the emergency department. Danielle goes over brief definitions of human trafficking, how to identify potential victims and what to do If you’ve confirmed a victim in your clinical setting. Danielle graduated with a doctorate in n...

In this Bell Work Talks, Christine Foote-Lucero will discuss how to expand into an Intimate Partner Violence program. This podcast will focus on how this can be incorporated into an existing program that is already seeing SA patients, including training and possible funding options. Christine is a Master’s prepared registered nurse and has worked in critical care specialties since 2002 including t...

In this Bell Work Talks Michael Nance discusses Missing and Unidentified Persons -"Our Nation's Silent Mass Disaster." If someone you love disappeared what would you do to find them how would you be affected? On any given day there are approximately 90,000 people reported missing to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC). There are approximately 40,000 unidentified persons in coroner a...

In this Bell Work Talks, Alicia Porter and Dr. Angelia Trujillo discuss the development of the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy and its role in training health care providers in the provision of services to victims of violence. Dr. Trujillo is an Nurse Practitioner, and an Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Alicia Porter is an attorney who works in family law,...

Dr. Tabor will discuss ways in which nurses can become involved in infant and child death investigations, an overview of the infant and child multidisciplinary team process and examples of the work that has been accomplished; as well as valuable resources. 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 Bo...

This presentation will examine the influence of pornography on the neurobiology of the developing and already developed brain. It will seek to articulate that excessive porn use impacts an individual’s sexuality and body image taking into consideration that the onslaught of hardcore images shape and inform ones’ sexual identity and practice. One major question often asked about porn is whether the...

In this Bell Work Talks, Senior Specialist Agent (Retired) Russell W. Strand discusses that contrary to popular belief, sexual assaults committed against males are not an uncommon occurrence. In fact, in the military, more victims of sexual violence are male. In civilian world, 1 in 6 boys and men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. 1 in 6 is a significant number. And we need shift...

In this Bell Work Talks, Link expert and former prosecuting attorney Allie Phillips discusses how animal abuse is linked to domestic violence, child abuse and other violent crimes. Allie shares how pets are targeted by abusers to gain silence and compliance of victims, how witnessing animal abuse can impact children and may lead to violent behavior, what the research tells us about this Link, and...

In this Bell Work Talks, Dr. Rheingold discusses the unique consequences of losing a loved one to homicide. She describes the grief course of traumatic loss and potential mental health outcomes associated with loss by homicide. Dr. Rheingold shares her thoughts on approaches that may assist traumatically bereaved manage their loss and find life with new meaning and purpose. Dr. Alyssa A. Rheingold...

Samuel McLean, MD, is an emergency medicine physician and Jeffery Houpt Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina, where he directs the Institute for Trauma Recovery. He has developed and leads several national research networks dedicated to improving the lives of trauma survivors, including the Better Tomorrow Network. In this Bell Work Talks, Dr. McLean discusses efforts to imp...

Andrea began teaching diving with Dr. Lee Somers and Karl Huggins at the University of Michigan’s Scientific Diving Program. She served as a Diving Safety Officer for the American Museum of Natural History’s Animal Behavior Research Department, and had three research papers published by the age of 22. She took her first diving rescue course at age 16 with Walt Butch Hendrick. Since that time she h...

Joanne L. Davis, Ph. D. is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Tulsa, Director of the Trauma Research: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Center, and Co-Director of The University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice. Dr. Davis’ research focuses on the treatment of nightmares and sleep problems in trauma-exposed individuals as well as on prevention efforts to impact...

Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN is Professor and Anna D. Wolf Chair at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Dr. Campbell’s major area of research is violence against women and associated physical and mental health outcomes, including intimate partner homicide, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, and abuse during pregnancy. She is committed to the collaborative development a...

About the Presenters: Ms. Faugno is a Founding Board Director for End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) She is a member of the Board of Directors for the California American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She is the current president of the Academy of Forensic Nurses as well as a retired-fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Science and a Distinguished Fellow in the...

Since each forensic nurse brings a wide-ranging background of experience and expertise, the Bell Work Talks are intended to engage the professional and set the tone for enhancing forensic practice in an array of clinical settings. These pod cast presentations (which will additionally be archived for flexibility of viewing) will be conducted by professional practitioners selected to provide evidenc...