Forensic Nurse Files

Today Ellie and Ree are talking more about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) with author of memoir "Bye-Polar Enlightenment", Rick Sharbau. You can purchase Rick's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJNMZ4P?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1 Septembe...

Today nurses Joy and Ree talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Tune in to find out what they are, how they happen and what you can do to help prevent. September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential. Wear yellow to show your support...

Today, Georgie share's an extremely traumatic time in her life with nurses Ellie and Ree, and what she recommends survivors do to overcome. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://vict...

In today's episode Ellie and Ree speak with SANE's Lindsay and Evie about the differences in practice between California and Maryland. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org...

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance...

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance...

Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance...

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcr...

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcr...

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcr...

A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcr...

What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental...

What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental...

SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) : https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Allianc...

A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we'll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that's like. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://...

A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we'll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that's like. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://...

Here is part two of Signs of Abuse where we go into a little more detail about the different type of abuse cases we see. We detail the signs to look for in those who have been abused and also in those that are abusers. All the things we discuss today will tie into our previous episodes. However, if you haven't listened to those, this will give you a little more detail about the victims and sus...

Today nurses Ellie and Rih go into a little more detail about the different type of abuse cases we see. We detail the signs to look for in those who have been abused and also in those that are abusers. All the things we discuss today will tie into our previous episodes. However, if you haven't listened to those, this will give you a little more detail about the victims and suspects that we see...

Forensic nurses face a multitude of difficulties when proving services to victims. From struggling to get funding to high staff turn over, working in SART centers definitely comes with it's own set of obtsicles. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victi...

Examination, collection, and preservation of evidence that may be used for legal purposes is one of the most important steps in a Forensic Medical Exam. In today’s episode Ellie and Rih describe what goes into that process. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https...

Forensic photography is a unique skill Forensic Nurse Examiners get to learn. Listen now to hear what we take photos of, how we do it and what we document based on those photos! SOURCES: Tech Target: https://www.techtarget.com/searchhealthit/definition/HITECH-Act? Offer=abt_pubpro_AI-Insider SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: h...

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) possess skills in collecting evidence off of a person's body. Because of this, many law enforcement agencies utilize Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) centers to conduct both victim and suspect exams. Many SART centers also participate in the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), which uses SANEs to enter prisons and conduct exams any time an alleged assau...

In today's episode we switch it up a little and have a candid conversation with nurses Ellie and Rih on what it's like mentally and emotionally to be a Forensic Nurse Examiner. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Me...

"Sex trafficking is not something you can see happening across a crowded room. It is not a crime that occurs in an instant, like a kidnapping or carjacking, that a bystander can witness and report. In fact, many people in active sex trafficking situations do not recognize themselves as being victims because they have been expertly groomed by a trafficker to believe they have chosen to partici...

"Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. A person may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence." - National Sexual Violence Research Center (NSVRC) SOURCE...