DC Forensic Nurse Examiners

DC Forensic Nurse Examiners We also offer education for healthcare providers and community members. Calling the DC Crime Victims Hotline at 1-800-4HELPDC.

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DC Forensic Nurse Examiners (DCFNE) is a nonprofit providing free, confidential forensic nursing care to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington, D.C. DCFNE's nurses are available 24 hours a day to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed medical forensic care to victims of violence in the District of Columbia. If you have been a victim of sexual assault or intimate partne

r violence and you would like to see a forensic nurse, you can reach us by:

1. Going to the Emergency Department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and requesting a forensic nurse. MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20010

Thanks to a generous donation during National Nurses Week, we were recently able to fully restock the forensic nurses’ o...
06/04/2026

Thanks to a generous donation during National Nurses Week, we were recently able to fully restock the forensic nurses’ on-call room with snacks and refreshments!

Our nurses are on standby 24/7/365 to support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and donations like this go a long way to keep their energy and spirits high.

Want to support our nurses? You can host a drive or donate a gift basket by contact us at [email protected].

Happy 2-year work anniversary to DCFNE Forensic Nurse, Nick! We are grateful to have his leadership and dedication on ou...
06/03/2026

Happy 2-year work anniversary to DCFNE Forensic Nurse, Nick! We are grateful to have his leadership and dedication on our team.

Happy Pride Month! At DCFNE, we celebrate and affirm LGBTQIA+ love in all its forms. We also believe that everyone deser...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! At DCFNE, we celebrate and affirm LGBTQIA+ love in all its forms. We also believe that everyone deserves relationships rooted in safety, respect, and care.

But did you know that LGBTQIA+ folks experience significantly higher rates of sexual and domestic violence? This June, we will be exploring the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ survivors face in accessing the care they deserve after violence. Stay tuned!

DCFNE recently spoke with 11th graders from about how forensic nurses support survivors of sexual assault and domestic ...
05/30/2026

DCFNE recently spoke with 11th graders from about how forensic nurses support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. We were so impressed with the thoughtful questions that these students prepared for our Associate Director of Nurse Jess.

Interested in sharing forensic nursing with your students? Contact Ryla at [email protected] to set up an outreach event!

DCFNE was honored to attend DC’s 2nd Black Trans Pride at the DC Westin. This event, hosted by Destination Tomorrow, upl...
05/27/2026

DCFNE was honored to attend DC’s 2nd Black Trans Pride at the DC Westin. This event, hosted by Destination Tomorrow, uplifted the experiences of black trans people in Washington, D.C. through conversation and celebration.

Taking part in events like this helps us connect with survivors in the LGBTQIA+ community so they can access the care they deserve after violence. Want DCFNE to come to your Pride event? Visit www.dcfne.org to contact our outreach team.

DCFNE's Associate Director of Nursing Jess Dick was recently featured in Duquesne University's Alumni Magazine. Read wha...
05/21/2026

DCFNE's Associate Director of Nursing Jess Dick was recently featured in Duquesne University's Alumni Magazine. Read what she had to share about teaching and mentoring forensic nurses.

During , we are looking at the emotional toll of sexual assault in a survivors’ life. Though everybody experiences trau...
05/20/2026

During , we are looking at the emotional toll of sexual assault in a survivors’ life. Though everybody experiences trauma differently, here are a few ways our patients may be impacted.

Thank you to all who participated in 's Give Greater DC on May 12! Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $3,700 to s...
05/14/2026

Thank you to all who participated in 's Give Greater DC on May 12! Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $3,700 to support the health and well-being of our forensic nurses.

This giving campaign will remain open through May 31. Visit the link in the bio to give today!

Help DCFNE get the most donations between 3-4pm and 7-8pm!Organizations with the most donors during these power hours co...
05/12/2026

Help DCFNE get the most donations between 3-4pm and 7-8pm!

Organizations with the most donors during these power hours could win an additional $1,000 from .

Help support the nurses that support survivors!

Today is Give Greater DC!At DC Forensic Nurse Examiners, just 19 forensic nurses provide specialized care to more than 8...
05/12/2026

Today is Give Greater DC!

At DC Forensic Nurse Examiners, just 19 forensic nurses provide specialized care to more than 800 adult survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington, D.C. each year.

These nurses are on call 24/7/365 to ensure survivors can access compassionate, trauma-informed care when they need it most.

Today, you can help support them.

Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support the health, well-being, and sustainability of our forensic nursing team through wellness programming and team building initiatives.

Your gift helps ensure that forensic nurses can continue this important work, and that survivors in Washington, D.C. continue to have access to expert care during moments of crisis.

Give today and be part of sustaining this care for our community. Link in bio.

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