Improving our response to our GLBTQI clients  2 CEU’s, $10 September 24, 2015 6:30-8:30 PM Please RSVP    Ellen.M.Johnson@healthpartners.com Regions Hospital Lindell Conference Room 640 Jackson St       St Paul, MN Damion Mendez, Trans Health Advocate Yukiko Nakajima, Nurse Practitioner Family Tree Clinic Many GLBTQQI victims of sexual assault hesitate to seek treatment.  Learn how…

August 3, 2015 Education Committee Meeting, Edie Ales Conference Room 1600-1800 Parking vouchers are available for all non-Regions nurses to encourage attendance. If anyone would like to call in to the meeting let Ellen know at ellen.m.johnson@healthpartners.com so she can arrange a conference line.   Agenda June 25 Evidence Room tour and networking event feedback…

MINNEAPOLIS – A joint investigation by USA Today, KARE 11 and other TEGNA stations nationwide reveals that tens of thousands of rape kits – including many in Minnesota – have never been tested, even though they may hold potentially valuable DNA evidence that could identify criminals or exonerate the innocent.  watch the KARE 11 report,…

The Unity Sexual Assault and Forensic Nurse Program is looking for nurses who have a sincere interest in helping patients who are experiencing acute violent encounters in their lives. This is a great opportunity to develop and/or improve forensic nursing expertise.  If you are caring and non-judgmental this position may be of interest to you.…

Volunteers Pack Survivor Kits For Sex Assault Victims Volunteers Pack Survivor Kits For Sex Assault Victims A group of women is committed to restoring dignity to the victims of sexual assault, reports Jennifer Mayerle (3:04). WCCO 4 News At 5 – May 29, 2015

Have you ever wondered what happens to evidence after you lock it up? Here is your chance to see what happens to evidence in Minneapolis. Tour of the Minneapolis Police Property Evidence room and networking on June 25, 2015 Meet at 5:45 pm Minneapolis City Hall, 350 South 5th St., Rm 33 at for a one hour tour.…

The Shining the Light on Evidence Conference at the BCA is closed.

Conference is closed we have reached our maximum!   The MN IAFN Chapter is hosting a pre-conference get together, it will be a good time to network before the conference. What: Complimentary wine and appetizers When: April 23rd 6-8 pm Where: Pool area at the Country Inn and Suites St. Paul            …

Shining the Light on Evidence: Reality and Myth April 24, 2015      8:00-4:30 PM Saint Paul Bureau of Criminal Apprehension This conference will be of interest to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, Advocates, Law Enforcement officers, Prosecutors, and others who serve victims of sexual assault.   Registration:  Registration starts at 7:30 AM  Cost: $50, ($40 for MN IAFN…

“Shining the Light on Evidence: Reality and Myth” at the St Paul BCA on April 24, 2015. Speakers from the BCA and Law Enforcement will speak to the many ways evidence impacts Sexual Assault Cases.  Paul Schnell, Maplewood Chief of Police, will provide the Keynote focusing on the importance of collaboration “Better Case Outcomes: As…