Forensic Nursing Resources

This page provides resources, organizations, and reference materials that support forensic nurses, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), victim service professionals, and multidisciplinary partners. Resources include Wisconsin-based organizations, professional associations, training opportunities, research, and national support services.

Local Resources

Wisconsin Department of Justice
- Office of Crime Victim Services
  Support, compensation, and resources for crime victims.
- Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories
  Forensic testing and laboratory services for investigations.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Public health programs, data, and statewide health resources.
Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin
Coordinated support for children affected by abuse.
Children's Wisconsin Child Advocacy and Protection Services
Medical and advocacy services for children experiencing abuse.
American Indians Against Abuse
Support and advocacy for Tribal survivors and communities.
Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition
Support, training, and advocacy for communities affected by gender-based violence
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Rights protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
Domestic violence prevention, training, and survivor resources.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA)
Sexual violence prevention, training, and survivor support.

Agencies & Organizations

Bureau of Justice Statistics
National justice data, reports, and statistics.
Centers for Disease Control
Public health research, data, and prevention guidance.
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
Training and resources for sexual assault response.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Sexual violence prevention, research, and education resources.
Office on Violence Against Women
Federal grants and resources addressing gender-based violence.
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office (SAPRO)
Military sexual assault prevention and response resources.
Summary Uniform Crime Reporting Dashboards
Crime reporting data, dashboards, and trend information.

Professional Organizations

Academy of Forensic Nursing
Education and resources for forensic nursing professionals.
Academy on Violence and Abuse
Research and education on violence, abuse, and health.
Emergency Nurses Association
Professional organization for emergency and forensic nursing professionals.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Sexual violence support, education, and hotline resources.

National Resources

Take it Down
Help removing or limiting online intimate images of minors.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Criminal justice research, publications, and funding resources.
OVC Training & Technical Assistance
Training and support for victim service providers.

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