Healing Through Words: Addressing Language Needs in the Response to Sexual Violence

This webinar will explore the impact that language has on the healing journey of survivors of sexual violence, particularly within Tribal communities. The presenters will examine how language can be harmful and internalized, as well as how it can influence survivors’ self-perception, identity, and relationships with those who respond to sexual violence. Through this session,...

Dynamics of Sexual Violence in the Deaf Community: Recognizing Barriers and Identifying Strategies to Enhance Care and Support

This webinar will provide a comprehensive examination of the unique dynamics of sexual violence within the Deaf community, focusing on the barriers Deaf survivors face and the strategies that can be implemented to enhance their care and support. Participants will gain insights into the cultural, social, and systemic factors that contribute to the prevalence of...

Breaking Barriers for Deaf Survivors of Sexual Violence: Effective Partnerships for the Medical Forensic Exam

This webinar is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the unique needs and considerations when conducting medical forensic exams for Deaf survivors of sexual assault. Participants will learn how to build effective partnerships between healthcare providers, interpreters, and advocates to ensure that Deaf survivors receive comprehensive and sensitive care. The session will explore the...

Aligning Medical Forensic Care with Patient’s Needs, When Services Span Multiple Regions

Forensic Nurses should be prepared to provide medical forensic exams to all patients that present after sexual assault. This included instances where patients are seeking exams in regions that may differ from where the sexual assault or sexual abuse occurred. This may include scenarios such as exams in hospitals where patients have traveled long distances...

Embracing Body Sovereignty During Medical Forensic Examinations

There have been reports of instances of interaction with healthcare, for which a patient may have felt as though they were treated as if they were just a sum of physical parts that need fixing. This type of interaction can lead to the development of mistrust with the healthcare system, leaving the patient feeling dehumanized....

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