Forensic Nurse Files is not your typical true crime podcast. It is a biweekly show hosted by three Forensic Nurse Examiners. This show hopes to provide a safe space for survivors of abuse and toxicity to share their stories. In addition, it aims to simultaneously bring awareness and provide education about this growing field by highlighting what we do, the types of crimes we work with, and the victims and suspects we encounter.
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44. Fairy's Story Part 2: Surviving the Troubled Teen Industry
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Today we welcome Fairy back as she shares parts of her story in moving through the troubled teen industry. Fairy’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_ Resources: Survivors Unrestrained: https://survivorsunrestrained.org/ Kids Over Profits: https://kidsoverprofits.org/ SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone…
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43. Fairy's Story Part 1: Navigating Complex Traumas
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In today’s episode, our guest Fairy shares details about an abusive relationship and gives some insight into some Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that she endured. Fairy’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_ SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulatio…
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42. Sam's Story: Men Are Victims Too
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Sam is a disabled veteran whom was raised in an abusive household. He was sexually assaulted at age 11 by a member of his mother's former church and is a survivor of intimate partner violence. Today he shares parts of his story in hopes that it will help others. SUPPORT: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United State…
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41. Pamela's Story: Better Days Are Coming
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Today, special guest and author, Pamela Topjian, shares in depth details about her inspirational life story. Tune in as she talks dealing with ACEs, trauma and abuse...but most importantly, that you CAN overcome. Amazon link to Pamela Topjian's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pamela-M.-Topjian/author/B09P5M69CF?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=172853…
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40. A Mental Health Chat with Army Vet Benjamin Osgood "Real Men Don't Cry"
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*TW: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES THE TOPIC OF SUICIDE* Benjamin Osgood is a former Army infantryman and veteran of the Global War On Terror. After 13 years of service, which took him from the deserts of Afghanistan to the mountains of Alaska, he has settled down with his wife to focus on writing and self-recovery. Ben hopes to bring something that other…
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39. Treating Trauma ft. Mental Health Counselor Thomas Banta
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Thomas Banta is a Trauma Counseling Specialist focused on psychotherapy for healing and recovery of trauma related symptoms. From addiction to PTSD, today he discusses symptoms, treatment options and how to go about getting help with Elli and Ree. Thomas Banta Trauma Specialist Counseling: https://bantacounseling.com/ September is National Suicide …
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38. Talking ACEs With Author Rick Sharbau
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Today Ellie and Ree are talking more about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) with author of memoir "Bye-Polar Enlightenment", Rick Sharbau. You can purchase Rick's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJNMZ4P?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&langu…
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37. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Today nurses Joy and Ree talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Tune in to find out what they are, how they happen and what you can do to help prevent. September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and …
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36. Georgie's Story: Overcoming Trauma
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Today, Georgie share's an extremely traumatic time in her life with nurses Ellie and Ree, and what she recommends survivors do to overcome. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org Nation…
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35. Differences in SANE Practices ft. Maryland Nurses Lindsay and Evie
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In today's episode Ellie and Ree speak with SANE's Lindsay and Evie about the differences in practice between California and Maryland. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Cr…
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34. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 3
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Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar …
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33. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 2
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Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar …
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32. Kristen's Story: Identifying Toxic Relationships - Part 1
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Have you ever dated a narcissist? Wondered if you're being gaslit? Having trouble identifying signs of emotional abuse? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar …
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31. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 4
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A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National…
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30. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 3
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A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National…
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29. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 2
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A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National…
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28. Lolita's Story: Groomed into a Polycule - Part 1
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A polycule, in the polyamory and BDSM communities, is a word that refers to all the people in a network of non-monogamous relationships (not being committed to one person at a time). Imagine being indoctrinated into one at 13 years young...with adult partners. SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National…
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27. Vi's Story: Perseverance of a Survivor - Part 2
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What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: …
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26. Vi's Story: Perseverance of a Survivor - Part 1
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What would you do if no one was listening? No one believed your story? How would you get your voice heard? SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: …
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25. Lizzie's Story: Toxic Relationships
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SUPPORT: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa…
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A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we'll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that's like. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.or…
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A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we'll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that's like. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.or…
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22. Signs of Abuse - Part 2
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Here is part two of Signs of Abuse where we go into a little more detail about the different type of abuse cases we see. We detail the signs to look for in those who have been abused and also in those that are abusers. All the things we discuss today will tie into our previous episodes. However, if you haven't listened to those, this will give you …
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21. Signs of Abuse - Part 1
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Today nurses Ellie and Rih go into a little more detail about the different type of abuse cases we see. We detail the signs to look for in those who have been abused and also in those that are abusers. All the things we discuss today will tie into our previous episodes. However, if you haven't listened to those, this will give you a little more det…
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20. Difficulties FNEs Face
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Forensic nurses face a multitude of difficulties when proving services to victims. From struggling to get funding to high staff turn over, working in SART centers definitely comes with it's own set of obtsicles. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org Nation…
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Examination, collection, and preservation of evidence that may be used for legal purposes is one of the most important steps in a Forensic Medical Exam. In today’s episode Ellie and Rih describe what goes into that process. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnec…
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Forensic photography is a unique skill Forensic Nurse Examiners get to learn. Listen now to hear what we take photos of, how we do it and what we document based on those photos! SOURCES: Tech Target: https://www.techtarget.com/searchhealthit/definition/HITECH-Act?Offer=abt_pubpro_AI-Insider SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://vic…
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17. Suspect and PREA Exams
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) possess skills in collecting evidence off of a person's body. Because of this, many law enforcement agencies utilize Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) centers to conduct both victim and suspect exams. Many SART centers also participate in the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), which uses SANEs to enter priso…
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16. Coping in Forensic Nursing
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In today's episode we switch it up a little and have a candid conversation with nurses Ellie and Rih on what it's like mentally and emotionally to be a Forensic Nurse Examiner. SUPPORT: National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: ht…
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"Sex trafficking is not something you can see happening across a crowded room. It is not a crime that occurs in an instant, like a kidnapping or carjacking, that a bystander can witness and report. In fact, many people in active sex trafficking situations do not recognize themselves as being victims because they have been expertly groomed by a traf…
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14. Sexual Violence: Sexual Assault (SA)
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"Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. A person may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence." - National Sexual…
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13. Child Sexual Assault/Abuse (CSA) - Part 2
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"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime SOURCES/SUPPORT: The Children's Assessment Center: https://cachoust…
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12. Child Sexual Assault/Abuse (CSA) - Part 1
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"The prevalence of child sexual abuse is difficult to determine because it is often not reported; experts agree that the incidence is far greater than what is reported to authorities. CSA is also not uniformly defined, so statistics may vary." - National Center for Victims of Crime SOURCES/SUPPORT: The Children's Assessment Center: https://cachoust…
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11. Youth Violence - Part 2
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"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization SOURCES/SUPPORT: Department of Homeland Security: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FBI_School_Shooter_Guide.pdf World Hea…
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10. Youth Violence - Part 1
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"Youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes a range of acts from bullying and physical fighting, to more severe sexual and physical assault to homicide." - World Health Organization SOURCES/SUPPORT: World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/youth-violence CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violencepreventi…
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Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to. This Episode contains risk factors, how to prevent and what we do when we are c…
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Per the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This number is estimated to be even higher but many cases go unreported. This is an extremely heavy topic that we hope we can help to bring more awareness to. SOURCES/SUPPORT: Prevent Child Abuse America: https://preventchildabuse.org/ CD…
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7. DV/IPV Part 4: LGBTQ+ Community
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"Because the majority of the domestic violence awareness movement has focused on heterosexual relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been largely left out of the movement. However, recent research shows that LGBTQ members fall victim to domestic violence at equal or even higher rates." - The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence…
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6. DV/IPV Part 3: Non Fatal/Non Lethal Strangulation
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"When conducting assessments or forensic exams with a victim of domestic violence (DV), any reported history of strangulation places the person at a higher risk for more serious violence or homicide by the hands of their intimate partner. By recognizing signs of strangulation, healthcare providers can help to mitigate long-term damage, properly doc…
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5. DV/IPV Part 2: Violence Against Men
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Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.During a calendar year, this equates to 10 million+ women and men. Research states that 1 in 4 men have REPORTED experiencing some formof physical violence by an intimate partner. SUPPORT: CDC Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnervi…
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4. Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV) Part 1
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Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a calendar year, this equates to 10 million+ women and men. In this episode we'll begin to discuss Domestic Violence (DV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). SUPPORT: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ National Coaliti…
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3. Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
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Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse are growing problems in the United States. In today's episode we'll discuss what constitutes Elder Abuse (EA) and Dependent Adult Abuse (DAA), risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do to help. National Adult Protective Services Association: https://www.napsa-now.org/ CDC Elder Abuse Facts: https://www.cdc.gov…
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2. Suspicious Injury (SI)
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Today we're talking about Suspicious Injuries, or as we call them "SI's". These mainly include physical assaults (including school fights), gunshots, stabbings and purposeful car accidents. Check out our website! https://forensicnursefiles.com As always, you can follow us on all social media platforms: Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Instagram: @fore…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Forensic Nurse Files! We’re three coworkers who decided to give the world a glimpse into what it’s like to be a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE). In this episode you’ll get a little background on us, and a short introduction into our careers. We hope to educate on the types of crimes, victims and suspects that we e…
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