Mock Trial for Law Enforcement and Forensic Nurses Testifying in Sexual Violence Cases

For this training simulation techniques will be utilized, aimed to create a secure space where professionals can hone their skills. Attendees will acquire in-depth education on subjects such as sexual assault, the updated sexual assault protocol, the new strangulation law in Ohio, and the precise collection of evidence in sexual assault cases. Forensic Nursing Network will also provide a mock trial experience, offering law enforcement and forensic nurses the invaluable opportunity to practice their testimony within a controlled and supportive learning environment.

Forensic nurses should have completed their initial 40-hour training before attending this session.

CPT, CLE, nursing contact hours, and advocacy continuing education credits are provided

Nursing Contact Hours:

Registered nurses that attend 80% of activity and complete an evaluation will receive 6.75 nursing contact hours.

No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship to disclose with an ineligible company.

Forensic Nursing Network Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (#4002574)

This project is supported by Grant No. 2022-ST-SAK-904 “SAK Statewide Collaboration with Law Enforcement” awarded by the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety. The opinions, findings, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Criminal Justice Services, Ohio Department of Public Safety.