@DCFNE

Forensic nursing care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington, D.C. Education for healthcare providers and the community.

 Washington, DC
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Joined March 2014
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Recently, DCFNE visited Howard University Hospital's Clinical Skills Fair, where we shared helpful reminders on how nurses from all hospital departments can transfer survivors to DCFNE. #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC #SupportSurvivors
Forensic Nurse Roxana speaks to attendees at the Howard University Hospital Skills Fair about how to refer survivors of violence to DCFNE.

ALT Forensic Nurse Roxana speaks to attendees at the Howard University Hospital Skills Fair about how to refer survivors of violence to DCFNE.

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NEW DATE: Our Lunch & Learn Webinar is now on Thursday, October 29 from 12:00-1:00pm. Registration is required - link in the bio!  #SupportSurvivors #WashingtonDC #ForensicNurse
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Today is the #DVAM2026 Day of Giving! Give today: secure.actblue.com/donate/dc… #SupportSurvivors #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC
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Para solicitar un examen forense en Washington D. C., las personas sobrevivientes pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda para víctimas de DC (DC Victim Hotline) al 844-4-HELP-DC. #SupportSurvivors #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC
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Today is Wear Purple Day… a time to raise awareness about domestic violence. Join us in shining a light on this issue by wearing purple and supporting survivors today. 💜 #WearPurple #DVAM2026 #SupportSurvivors
Join us in wearing purple on Thursday, October 15 to raise awareness about domestic violence. #DVAM2026

ALT Join us in wearing purple on Thursday, October 15 to raise awareness about domestic violence. #DVAM2026

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Did you know that survivors in DC have access to free transportation to get to a forensic exam? That’s one of the many things that we recently discussed with students at American University's Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fair.  #DVAM2026
A member of DCFNE's Outreach Team poses behind a table at American University's DVAM fair.

ALT A member of DCFNE's Outreach Team poses behind a table at American University's DVAM fair.

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DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on October 12. If you or someone you know experiences sexual or domestic violence during this time, call the DC Victim Hotline at 844-443-5732. #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC #OfficeClosed
DCFNE Office closed: October 12, 2026.

ALT DCFNE Office closed: October 12, 2026.

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We are so grateful to DCFNE’s board member Leah Shoval for assembling these comfort bags to support our patients. Each bag includes stress balls, fidgets, coloring books, aromatherapy, and other items to help soothe survivors’ nervous systems.  #WashingtonDC #SupportSurvivors
Patient comfort bags feature fidgets, stress balls, aromatherapy, coloring books, and other items to help soothe survivors' nervous systems.

ALT Patient comfort bags feature fidgets, stress balls, aromatherapy, coloring books, and other items to help soothe survivors' nervous systems.

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Here are just a few of the organizations that are providing support for survivors in Washington, DC. Share this video so survivors in your community can get the help they deserve! #SupportSurvivors #DVAM2026 #WashingtonDC
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Join DCFNE for a Lunch & Learn Virtual Meetup on October 15 from 12-1pm. Registration is required. Link in the bio!  #SupportSurvivors #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC
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Para solicitar un examen forense en Washington D. C., las personas sobrevivientes pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda para víctimas de DC (DC Victim Hotline) al 844-4-HELP-DC. #SupportSurvivors #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC
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Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Check out this calendar of events for ways to connect with DCFNE and other community organizations that support survivors in DC.   @MySistersPlace  #DVAM2026 #SupportSurvivors #WashingtonDC
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events: 10/08 - DCFNE @ American University. Students and staff are invited to visit our table at the American University DVAM Fair to learn more about DCFNE. 10/08 - DC SAFE 20-Year Celebration. Celebrate two decades of DC SAFE, the District’s only 24/7 crisis intervention agency for domestic violence. More info: @dc_safe

ALT Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events: 10/08 - DCFNE @ American University. Students and staff are invited to visit our table at the American University DVAM Fair to learn more about DCFNE. 10/08 - DC SAFE 20-Year Celebration. Celebrate two decades of DC SAFE, the District’s only 24/7 crisis intervention agency for domestic violence. More info: @dc_safe

10/11 - DC SAFE 5K & Half Marathon. Enjoy a scenic run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in support of DC SAFE. More info: @dc_safe 10/14 - Webinar: Volare's DV LEAP. Explore common issues that arise in family law for domestic violence survivors. More info: @volare_empowers 10/15 - Wear Purple Day. Wear purple to raise awareness about domestic violence. Share your photos on social media and tag @dcfne so we can amplify our voices!

ALT 10/11 - DC SAFE 5K & Half Marathon. Enjoy a scenic run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in support of DC SAFE. More info: @dc_safe 10/14 - Webinar: Volare's DV LEAP. Explore common issues that arise in family law for domestic violence survivors. More info: @volare_empowers 10/15 - Wear Purple Day. Wear purple to raise awareness about domestic violence. Share your photos on social media and tag @dcfne so we can amplify our voices!

10/19 - DCFNE/DC SAFE Social Swap. DCFNE and DC SAFE will swap Instagram accounts to share about the amazing resources we both offer for survivors of domestic violence. 10/22 - Give for DV Day. October 22 is a national day of support for the programs and organizations that survivors depend on. Visit dcfne.org to donate! 10/24 - DCFNE @ The Clothesline Project. Hosted by My Sister’s Place, this family-friendly event at Alethia Tanner Park is free to the public. Tagged in the comments.

ALT 10/19 - DCFNE/DC SAFE Social Swap. DCFNE and DC SAFE will swap Instagram accounts to share about the amazing resources we both offer for survivors of domestic violence. 10/22 - Give for DV Day. October 22 is a national day of support for the programs and organizations that survivors depend on. Visit dcfne.org to donate! 10/24 - DCFNE @ The Clothesline Project. Hosted by My Sister’s Place, this family-friendly event at Alethia Tanner Park is free to the public. Tagged in the comments.

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Please join us in welcoming DCFNE’s newest forensic nurse, Yisel! #ForensicNurse #EmployeeAppreciation #WashingtonDC
Photo of new DCFNE forensic nurse Yisel.

ALT Photo of new DCFNE forensic nurse Yisel.

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If you're in college or you know someone who is, here’s something you should know about campus safety! Share this video with your campus community to help survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence get the care they deserve. #TheRedZone #CampusSafety #WashingtonDC
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This weekend, DCFNE’s Outreach Team attended Ward 7’s Community Day, hosted by @CMWendellFelder. Events like this are a great opportunity to spread the word about the free, confidential forensic exams that DCFNE provides for survivors in Washington, DC.  #WashingtonDC
DCFNE team member Anna sits at the outreach table at Ward 7's Community Day.

ALT DCFNE team member Anna sits at the outreach table at Ward 7's Community Day.

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¿Cómo pueden los sobrevivientes recibir ayuda en DC? Melissa, miembro del equipo de DCFNE, lo explica en este video. #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC #SupportSurvivors
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¿Qué es una enfermera forense? Roxana, miembro del equipo de DCFNE, lo explica en este video. #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC #SupportSurvivors
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If you're in college or you know someone who is, you need to know about the Red Zone! Share this video with your campus community to help survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence get the care they deserve. #TheRedZone #CampusSafety #SupportSurvivors #WashingtonDC
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DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on September 7.  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. #ForensicNurse #WashingtonDC #OfficeClosed
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Thank you to all who attended our surprise party to celebrate Executive Director Erin Pollitt's 10-year anniversary with DCFNE!  #ForensicNurse
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