This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version  RSS  Subscribe  Unsubscribe  Archive  Media Kit Home  About  Membership  Education  Certification  Resources       Dec. 20, 2012   ANCC Now Accepting Online Applications for Advanced Forensic Nursing Certification IAFN    Share    IAFN is excited to announce that you may apply year round for this certification through portfolio. More Best Wishes to Our Subscribers IAFN    Share    There is no time more fitting than now to say — Thank You — We wish you a happy holiday season, and a new year of health, happiness and prosperity.  IAFN Updates Call for Abstract Submissions for IAFN Annual Conference IAFN    Share    It is almost that time of year again! In anticipation of the abstract submission process opening, we wanted to provide all of the details in advance so that you can be one of the first to submit your abstract. More Save the Date for the first webinar in IAFN's next webinar IAFN    Share    Join us for the first webinar in IAFN's 2013 webinar series: Creating a State Elder Fatality Review Team on Jan. 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Registration information will follow shortly. Looking for additional contact hours? Don't forget about IAFN's Online Learning Center. Archived webinars are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day so you can enhance your education when it's convenient for you. More Earn Free Membership IAFN    Share    Refer a peer or colleague to join IAFN. Tell them to include your name in the 'referred by' box on the online application form and earn two extra months of membership. Offer ends Dec. 31. BCIT Forensic Health Sciences Courses that teach you how to collect and protect evidence, communicate effectively with law enforcement and comply with standards required in an investigation. Elsevier We help customers advance science and health by providing world-class information and innovative tools that help them make critical decisions, enhance productivity and improve outcomes. MORE  Industry News SAMHSA's Trauma and Trauma-informed approach definitions, principles and guidelines Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration    Share    SAMHSA's working definitions of trauma and a trauma-informed approach, the principles and the guidelines are now ready for public feedback. More 2013 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking End Violence Against Women International    Share    End Violence Against Women International invites proposals for posters to be displayed at 2013 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking, Baltimore, April 3 — 5, 2013 More 50 state survey criminal laws protecting health professionals ENA    Share    The Ohio Nurses Association and the Ohio Emergency Nurses Association applaud the unanimous passage of House Bill 62 — The Assault Against Healthcare Workers Bill. The bill increases the penalty for assault against nurses and other healthcare professionals. More 4 winners of app challenge to prevent domestic violence announced Institute of Medicine    Share    The IOM and the Avon Foundation for Women announced the four winners of a global challenge aimed at preventing domestic violence. More Critical perspectives in nursing and healthcare international conference call for abstracts Nursing Writing    Share    This leading edge conference engages nurses, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary scholars in critical dialogue and analyses for transformative actions in health and healthcare. Submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2013. More NHCVA-sponsored webinar Futures Without Violence    Share    Trauma Informed Care: The Role of the Health Care Provider, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. — 3 p.m. Eastern. If you would like to attend the webinar, please remember to register. If you are unable to join, the webinar slides and recording will be available to download after the event. Please disseminate the attached flyer to the members of your association and to your other contacts and colleagues. More BJS study describes crime against persons with disabilities Bureau of Justice Statistics    Share    The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2011 — Statistical Tables (NCJ 239243). Presents estimates of nonfatal violent victimization (rape, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault) against persons age 12 or older with disabilities from 2009 to 2011. Details. 2013 scholarships The Nursing Organizations Alliance    Share    Scholarships for the 2013 Nurse in Washington Internship program are now being accepted. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 18. 2013. More   Forensic Nursing News Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601 Download media kit Caitlin McNeely, Content Editor, 469.420.2692    Contribute news Disclaimer: Forensic Nursing News is a weekly roundup of articles of interest to those who practice forensic nursing. 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