North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
// by Sarah Olson
Registration is available here. The webinar is free to attend. For those requesting CLE credit, there is a $10 fee. For NAPD members, a recorded version may be available in their webinar archive. Description: This webinar offers definitions, examples, and explanations of various types of injuries, including the dating of bruises. Pressure ulcer prevention, assessment, and …
Webinar: Blunt Force Trauma- What Every Attorney/Investigator Needs to KnowRead More
// by Sarah Olson
Offered by Godoy Medical Forensics, Speaker: Tara Godoy
Webinar: Strangulation- Evaluating Strangulation Evidence From a Medical PerspectiveRead More
// by Sarah Olson
This Forensic Technology Center of Excellence webinar will cover alternate light, its characteristics, and its behavior in response to potential bruises. The program will summarize the available research, including a recently completed study, on the effectiveness of alternate light as a tool for improving bruise detection. Participants will learn to recognize considerations for the clinical application of …
Detection and Visibility of Bruises Using Alternate Light: From Science to PracticeRead More
// by Matt Ruby
// by Sarah Olson
In 2018, the NC General Assembly passed legislation (S.L. 2018-70) requiring the creation of the a statewide tracking system to track the testing of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) from collection to completion of forensic testing. The tracking system is now available for all stakeholders in the criminal justice system.
Online tracking system for Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits now availableRead More
// by Matt Ruby
// by Sarah Olson
Attorneys may be interested in viewing this webinar to learn more about forensic nursing standards of practice, qualifications, educational curricula, and certifications.
// by Sarah Olson
The purpose of this one day seminar is to provide attorneys with information to assist with interpreting forensic medical records and subsequent testimony of the SANE/Forensic Nurses in sexual assault litigation. Bonnie Price, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-B is the Administrative Director of the of Community Health Advocacy for Bon Secours Richmond. Mrs. Price has lectured extensively on …
The SANE/Forensic Nurse Evaluation: What Does It All Mean?Read More
// by Sarah Olson
Provides definitions for acronyms, abbreviations, and medical terminology related to forensic nursing.
// by Sarah Olson
Searches over 200,000 acronyms and abbreviations and provides definitions of thousands of medical terms from Stedman’s Medical Dictionary.
// by Sarah Olson
Contains links to NC specific policies, procedures, and standards of practice, including information on SANE programs.
// by Sarah Olson
Develops, promotes, and disseminates information internationally about forensic nursing science. Includes information about live and online training opportunities.
// by Sarah Olson
Comprehensive website that contains resources related to sexual assault medical forensic examinations including sample forms, training materials, free recorded webinars, and resources for attorneys. National Protocol: Especially for Attorneys and Officers of the Court – provides information about admissibility of medical testimony, including hearsay exceptions and confrontation clause issues. Recent Court Cases – summaries of several cases …
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner – Technical AssistanceRead More
// by Sarah Olson
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE) and the Center for Nursing Excellence International (CFNEI) has released a glossary of terms used in sexual assault cases. The glossary will be continuously updated and should aid in ensuring clear communications with experts and jurors.
// by Sarah Olson
This document contains a one-page description of the kit that is used to collect evidence in NC sexual assualt cases followed by a scan of each item, form and instruction sheet contained in the kit. Counsel can use this document to become informed about the types of evidence collected and the correct protocols for collecting, …