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UPCOMING AFN WEBINARS

October 14, 2026
The Domestic Violence High-Risk Team Model to Homicide Reduction 

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The Academy of Forensic Nursing is proud to be ANCC NCPD Accredited!

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WEBINAR

Wednesday Webinar Oct 14: Domestic Violence High-Risk Team Model 

Learn how the DVHRT Model aims to prevent intimate partner homicides and near-lethal assaults.

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NEWS

President's Notes:
Find Your "Hobo"

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Dr. Cathy Carter-Snell examines the important connection between academics, researchers, and clinicians.

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PODCAST

AFN Podcast Episode 76:
 Hidden Homicides

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Casey Gwinn explores how some homicide cases may go unrecognized or misclassified, and the warning signs to look for.

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TRAINING

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program Online Course from Sigma Nursing

AFN partnered with Sigma Nursing to help create this 44-hour program. Link goes to Sigma Marketplace.

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JOURNAL CLUB

New! Earn CEs by Participating in AFN's Journal Club

Attend the online meeting of the Journal Club on the third Thursday of each month and earn 1.25 CE credits – FREE!

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INTENSIVE

AFN Intensive:
Medical Forensic Care for Adolescent Patients

This five-part bootcamp is now available on demand. AFN Members get a discounted rate! Get started now!​

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AFN SHOP

All New: AFN Shop
Get Your AFN
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Wear an official AFN shirt or drink from an official AFN mug. The AFN Store is here for all your Academy merch needs!

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NEWS

Board of Directors Election
Coming October 1:
Meet Your Candidates
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Get ready for the upcoming AFN Election by reviewing the goal statements and biographies of our 14 BOD candidates.

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CONFERENCE

AFN Indy Conference Presentation Recordings Now Available - 12.5 CEs!

Watch the recorded sessions from the July 22–23, 2026 AFN Indy Forensic Nursing Conference.

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NEWS

AFN & The DAISY Foundation Announce Honorees for 2026 Award

Dr. Stacey A. Mitchell and Dr. Amy Smith have been honored with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Forensic Nursing.

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INTENSIVE

AFN Intensive -
Pornography Through a Forensic Nursing Lens

This seven-part bootcamp can be accessed on-demand via AFN Learn. Earns 8.75 CE Credits.​​

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CONFERENCE

Registration is Open!
Save Your Seat at Our
International Conference

Experience enlightening and informative presentations virtually at the AFN International Conference, November 5–6.

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WEBINAR

Wednesday Webinar Oct 28: Intro to Forensic Nursing: Where Do I Start? 

Thinking about a career in forensic nursing? AFN Board Member Rachel Lapp has the info to help you get started!

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JOURNAL

Latest Issue! Spring Issue Online - Including CE Opportunities

AFN's peer-reviewed, open-access journal with no article-processing charges (APCs) for publication.

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NEWS

AFN Announces New Distinguished Fellows and Distinguished Members

Two AFN members were selected as Distinguished Fellows, along with four Distinguished Members.

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LEARNING

All New! The Forensic Nursing Collection: Simulations, Demos, CEs

Learn more about this forensic nursing training tool produced by Symptom Media in collaboration with AFN.

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Unite with the leading experts in Forensic Nursing. 

SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE EDUCATION

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PORNOGRAPHY
INTENSIVE

The Impact of Pornography Through a Forensic Nursing Lens
[8.75 Contact Hours]

 

This seven-session intensive training provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration into the complex impact of pornography across the lifespan, integrating history, neurobiology, mental health, technology-facilitated abuse, and forensic nursing interventions within a trauma-informed framework. Designed for healthcare professionals, forensic practitioners, law enforcement, legal personnel, and public health advocates, the series aims to deepen understanding the impact of pornography on patient populations.​

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PEDIATRIC
INTENSIVE

AFN PEDIATRIC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PRESENTS

Medical Forensic Care for Adolescent Patients
[7.5 Contact Hours]

 

This five-part series explores the unique aspects of medical forensic care for adolescent patients, addressing clinical, legal, and behavioral considerations. Sessions cover forensic examinations, case studies, legal implications, and problematic sexual behaviors, with insights from experts in forensic nursing, law, and psychology. A strengths-based approach will also be discussed, emphasizing resilience and trauma-informed care. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of best practices for supporting adolescent patients in forensic settings.

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The full series is available on demand. Learn more by hitting that button below.

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FIREARM VIOLENCE INTENSIVE

[6.25 Contact Hours]

 

Presented by Jessica Buck-Atkinson, Christine Foote-Lucero, Jennifer Johnson, Laurie Lovedale, Virginia (Ginny) McCarthy, & Frankie Wallis

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This six-session intensive training provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of firearm violence through forensic, legal, and clinical lenses. Designed for healthcare professionals, forensic practitioners, law enforcement, legal personnel, and public health advocates, the series aims to deepen understanding of gunshot wound (GSW) injuries, evidence handling, death investigations, and ethical responsibilities in testimony.

 

Each 60-minute session blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, case studies, and guided discussion. Participants will gain the skills and insight necessary to navigate the complexities of firearm-related harm with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and ethical integrity.

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