Jun
29
The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of American Minors
June 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is hosting a webinar, The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of American Minors. The session will be held July 10th from 10-11:30 am CDT. Participation is limited, so if you’re interested in this one, you’ll want to register ASAP.
Jun
28
Articles of Note: June Edition
June 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Here’s what I love–1.) this month’s Articles of Note is full of amazing stuff to choose from; and 2.) there are many forensic nurses (and subscribers to this site from both the US and Canada) among the authors of the articles listed this month. And one more thing about point #2: not all of those [...]
Jun
27
Yesterday I took a couple hours off work and, with my almost 11 year old daughter in tow, headed down to the Capitol for the VAWA rally. (You can see the pictures at the FHO Flickr stream.) I had intended to write up my thoughts on the rally, but my daughter had so much to [...]
Jun
26
[Ed: Again, we welcome back Jen Pierce-Weeks with the 2nd part of her 10 Things guest post. If you didn't get a chance to read Part One, you can find it here.] Ten Things Clinical Forensic Nursing Staff Can Do To Improve Their Programs Everything regarding program management interestingly enough does not lie with management. [...]
Jun
25
Giveaway Winner (At Last!)
June 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Remember that giveaway last month? Took awhile, but I just heard back from STM Learning and they have chosen our winner. Congratulations, Theresa Ressler! You’re the recipient of the Sexual Assault 2-Volume Set. Please contact me with your mailing address so we can get you your books.
Jun
25
10 Things (Part One): Program Management
June 25, 2012 | 1 Comment
[Ed: This week we forgo our usual Monday column for a 10 Things guest post from our friend Jen Pierce-Weeks. It's actually a two-parter, so be sure to check in again tomorrow for the follow-up, which will assuredly be no less thought provoking. And as always, feel free to add your contributions in the comments suggestion--I'm [...]
Jun
22
PREA 101
June 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The National PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Resource Center is hosting 2 webinars on June 25th. The 1st will be held from 12-1:30 pm ET–PREA 101 Webinar Series: Adult Prisons. From 2-3:30 pm ET will be Jails and Lockups. Although the registration form says registration closes today, the advertisement specifically says people can register up [...]
Jun
21
1 is 2 Many PSA
June 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Jun
21
Suicide Investigation: Methods, Notes and More
June 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The 2nd in IAFN’s 2012 webinar series will be held July 10th at 11am ET. Suicide Investigation: Methods, Notes and More will be presented by Bobbi Jo O’Neal, a forensic nurse death investigator many of you have probably heard speak in the past. Cost is $15/members ($30/non-members) and nets you 1 CEU for your time.
Jun
20
Trafficking in Persons Report 2012
June 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The US Department of State released the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report yesterday. You can read the full report here. You can also watch Secretary of State Clinton’s remarks on the unveiling of the report.
