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

Let’s extend a warm welcome to DCFNE’s new Associate Director of Operations, Yolanda! Yolanda began her career in advoca...
04/24/2026

Let’s extend a warm welcome to DCFNE’s new Associate Director of Operations, Yolanda!

Yolanda began her career in advocacy within AdvaMed’s Government Affairs department and its subsidiary, InHealth. She went on to serve as Director of Finance and Operations at the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, where she worked at the intersection of health and legal issues affecting victims of crime.

We are grateful for the expertise that Yolanda will bring to her role at DCFNE!

Shout out to our amazing partners who provide support for survivors in Washington, D.C.: DC Victim HotlineD.C. Office o...
04/23/2026

Shout out to our amazing partners who provide support for survivors in Washington, D.C.:




DC Victim Hotline
D.C. Office of Victims Services and Justice Grants

04/22/2026

DCFNE has openings for full time and PRN forensic nurse examiners. Registered nurses with 2 years or more of nursing experience are encouraged to apply. Link in bio.

04/21/2026

Raise your hand if you love watching The Pitt! ✋

When Season 2, Episode 7 featured a survivor receiving a forensic exam, we knew DCFNE had to talk about it. In this video, one of our forensic nurses Alana shares her thoughts on The Pitt’s depiction of forensic nursing.

Watch the full reaction on our Youtube channel. Link in bio!

04/20/2026

After experiencing sexual assault, survivors might wonder, “Do I need medical attention if I have no injuries?” This video shows why you might still benefit from a forensic exam.

04/17/2026

Meet Erica, one of DCFNE’s newest forensic nurses. In this video, she shares about her journey to becoming a forensic nurse, and why she feels inspired to support survivors.

04/16/2026

If you live in DC, share this post! You never know who may need this information.

DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on April 16. Our 24/7 on call hospital response will not be impacted and wi...
04/16/2026

DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on April 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.

04/15/2026

People who have experienced sexual assault deserve to be believed, understood, and supported. In this video, DCFNE’s team shares some words of encouragement for survivors.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault in Washington, D.C., call the DC Victim Hotline at 844-4-HELP-DC to learn about your options or to request a free, confidential forensic exam from DCFNE.

Happy 1-year work anniversary for DCFNE Forensic Nurse An! We are truly grateful for the kindness and care that she prov...
04/14/2026

Happy 1-year work anniversary for DCFNE Forensic Nurse An! We are truly grateful for the kindness and care that she provides our patients.

04/14/2026

Raise your hand if you love watching The Pitt! ✋

When Season 2, Episode 7 featured a survivor receiving a forensic exam, we knew DCFNE had to talk about it. In this video, one of our forensic nurses Alana shares her thoughts on The Pitt’s depiction of forensic nursing.

For her full reaction, head to DCFNE’s Youtube Channel. Link in the bio!

04/13/2026

When people learn that someone has been sexually assaulted, they may suggest avoiding showering or changing clothes to preserve potential evidence. While this advice is well-intended, there are two important reasons it should be shared with care:

• It assumes the survivor wants evidence collected. There are many reasons why that might not be the case, and we should take care to ask what the survivor wants.

• A survivor may feel discouraged from seeking care if they have already showered or changed. The truth is, there may still be ways to collect evidence. Plus, a forensic exam can support a survivor’s health in many other ways, if that’s what they choose.

The best practice? Ask what the survivor wants, and provide information when it’s helpful.

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