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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 partner 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

02/20/2026

If a survivor doesn’t plan to make a report, why might they still benefit from getting a forensic exam? In this clip, DCFNE’s Executive Director Erin shares the answer!

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02/18/2026

Let’s extend a warm welcome to our new team member Brittany, who joins DCFNE as a forensic nurse!

02/16/2026

DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on Feb. 16. Our 24/7 on call hospital response will not be impacted and will remain fully available throughout this period.

If you or someone you know experiences sexual or domestic violence during this time, help is still available:

-Call the DC Victim Hotline at 844-443-5732
-Visit the MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Department

You are not alone and care remains accessible around the clock.

02/14/2026

Happy 2-year work anniversary, Anna!

As DCFNE’s Project Coordinator, Anna’s work supports our outreach, communications, and volunteer programming. Her creativity and dedication helps ensure that survivors are able to access our services when they need them the most.

02/12/2026

Do survivors have to report to law enforcement in order to receive a forensic exam? In this clip, DCFNE’s Executive Director Erin shares the answer!

02/06/2026

How are forensic nurses different from other types of nurses?

Our Associate Clinical Program Director Iris is here to explain!

02/05/2026

Relationships should be respectful, honest, and most of all safe! But unfortunately, dating violence among teenagers is more common than you think. 1 in 10 high school students experience it, and that’s why February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

For teens who experience abuse, support is available. DCFNE is proud to be part of a network of care for survivors in Washington, D.C. People ages 12+ who have experienced intimate partner violence and people ages 13+ who have experienced sexual assault can receive a free, confidential forensic exam by calling the DC Victim Hotline at 844-4-HELP-DC.

To learn more about Teen Dating Violence, visit loveisrespect.org.

02/03/2026

This Black History Month, we recognize that Black survivors experience higher rates of sexual and domestic violence, while also facing greater barriers to care.

At DCFNE, we are committed to reducing those barriers, by providing free, confidential forensic exams to all who need them. We do this because we believe that access to compassionate, patient-centered care is essential to healing and justice.

As we honor Black history, we also reaffirm our commitment to equity, dignity, and care for all survivors in Washington, D.C.

01/30/2026

What do forensic nurses do better? We care for patients on what is often the worst day of their lives. We listen and we affirm what happened to them. We help them understand their options. And we empower them to choose what is best for their health and safety.

Though trauma-informed care is not exclusive to forensic nurses, our training prepares us to go above and beyond for our patients when it matters most. One way you can support this important work is to snag one of our “Forensic Nurses Do It Better” t-shirts. Proceeds go towards providing free forensic exams to survivors of violence. Link in bio.

01/28/2026

New here? Get to know what DCFNE is all about with a word from our Executive Director!

01/26/2026

Looking to make a difference for survivors of violence in 2026? DCFNE is looking for volunteers!

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will attend community events to spread the word about the free, confidential forensic exams that DCFNE offers. Our volunteers are vital to making sure that survivors know where to turn when they experience sexual assault or domestic violence.

Visit www.dcfne.org/volunteer to learn more.

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