Understanding Strangulation and Traumatic Brain Injury Across the Lifespan to Enhance the Medical Forensic Exam 

Strangulation and traumatic brain injury is a lurking presence in IPV and sexual violence across the lifespan. The severity of strangulation  and traumatic brain injury poses severe short-term and long-term health consequences, and even death. This webinar will give non-fatal strangulation and traumatic brain injury the focus it deserves. IAFN strangulation resources will be highlighted and include detailed guidance on assessment techniques, documentation, and evidence collection in order to ensure providers are equipped to give the highest standard of carfe to victims of all ages who have experienced strangulation and traumatic brain unjuries as the result of IPV and sexual violence.

Presented by:
Chenel Vanden Berk, BSFS, JD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, Forensic Nursing Specialist, International Association of Forensic Nurses
Rachel Ramirez, LISW-S, RASS - Director of Health and Disability Programs & Founder of The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury, ODVN 

This presentation was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05172-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do  not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice 

Release date: 4/9/25
Expiration date: 4/9/27  *Contact hours will not be awarded after course expiration date
Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes

CERT RENEWAL:
CEs may be used towards SANE-A renewal
CEs may be used towards SANE-P renewal

The authors, presenters, and planning committee for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Upon attending the course in its entirety (due to the criticality of the content) and completing the course evaluation, you will receive a certificate that documents the continuing nursing education contact hours for this activity.

The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.