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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

11/19/2025

This International Men’s Day, we’re uplifting MCSR (formerly Men Can Stop R**e), an organization helping boys and men develop the skills to prevent violence. Through youth development programs centered on healthy masculinity and allyship, MCSR is creating safer, stronger communities in Washington, D.C. We’re grateful for their leadership and impact.

11/14/2025

Special delivery! We’re so grateful to our volunteers who helped us distribute outreach materials to seven police stations across Washington, D.C. By sharing this information, we can help ensure that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault know where to turn for the support they deserve.

11/11/2025

DCFNE’s office will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. This will not affect our on-call forensic nursing response.

If you experience sexual or domestic violence, you can get help from us by:
-Calling the DC Victim Hotline at 844-443-5732
-Going to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Department

11/10/2025

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week, and we’re proud to celebrate Alana and Laura!

Their advanced training and clinical expertise help us provide exceptional care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

We’re grateful for their commitment to the nursing profession and for all the ways they make a difference for their patients every day.

11/06/2025

DCFNE recently joined more than 50 local nonprofits at Spur Local's Community Changemakers 2025 event to celebrate the impact of our work and inspire donors to give generously. Visitors to our table learned about the vital role of forensic nurses and wrote heartfelt messages to survivors of violence.

As a member of Spur Local’s 2025 Class of Critical Nonprofits, DCFNE has gained invaluable opportunities for education and networking that strengthen our ability to support survivors. We’re deeply grateful to Spur Local for championing our mission and the work of so many community partners.

11/04/2025

Are you a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse in the DMV area? Are you interested in becoming a forensic nurse?

DCFNE has a limited number of scholarships available for our Spring 2026 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent 40 Hour Training. Learn from award-winning forensic nurses and prepare for a rewarding career supporting survivors.

Apply via the link in our bio!

11/03/2025

November 3–9 is Forensic Nurses Week… a time to celebrate the incredible nurses who care for survivors of violence. DCFNE’s team is on call 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting survivors during their most vulnerable moments and going above and beyond to help them heal.

Want to show your support? Visit the link in our bio to view our Amazon gift registry and choose a gift that brings encouragement and joy to our hardworking nurses.

11/01/2025

DCFNE recently attended the “Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence” conference, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia at Howard University Hospital.

This citywide event brought together experts to discuss the effects of domestic violence on the body and brain, as well as how these crimes are prosecuted in Washington, D.C.

We were also honored to hear survivors share their lived experiences with the audience. Their courage and resilience was a great reminder of why we do the work that we do.

10/31/2025

We hope that all survivors get the care and support they deserve. If you need help after sexual assault or domestic violence, call the DC Victim Hotline at 844-4-HELP-DC and ask to speak to a forensic nurse!

10/28/2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to survivors is 24/7.

Your support helps our forensic nurses provide compassionate care for survivors when they need it most.

Donate today to make a real impact. Link in bio.

10/24/2025

DCFNE recently attended the Howard University Hospital Critical Care Skills Fair! This event helps nurses strengthen essential patient care skills. Our team shared information on how to transfer patients who need a forensic exam, helping ensure a smooth and compassionate handoff for survivors.

10/20/2025

This weekend, DCFNE was proud to attend “Walk. Sip. Support.” at Alethia Tanner Park! Hosted by My Sister's Place, Inc., the event was a powerful way to amplify the message of Domestic Violence Awareness Month while raising funds for MSP’s Sponsor a Family initiative.

Attendees also contributed to the Clothesline Project, designing t-shirts with messages of hope for people who have experienced domestic violence. Displayed throughout the park, these shirts served as a moving reminder of the power of community in caring for survivors.

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