We provide free medical forensic exams for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and family violence. To access all of our services, contact the DC Victim Hotline at 1-844-443-5732
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Since our inception in 2013, we have:
Trained healthcare providers from 170 countries & 15 states
Worked over 70,000 on-call hours
Responded to over 5,082 calls for service
How to support DCFNE
When you support forensic nurses, you support
survivors. Your donation allows us to care for
patients when they need us the most.
DCFNE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All
donations are tax-deductible.
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Latest News
August 19, 2023: Listen to our Executive Director discuss our work at DCFNE and her role with the organization on the Washington DCNOW Youtube Channel!
July 13, 2023: DCFNE was highlighted by the Washington City Paper for our assistance in developing a new bill, introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen, that will require the District to preserve all evidence related to sexual assault, regardless if the crime is reported to law enforcement. We encourage all District residents to support this bill, as this is a key step in ensuring survivor’s rights are protected. Click here to read the article.
April 18, 2023: We were featured on the Black Sheep Nurse Podcast! Listen to hear our Executive Director talk about forensic nursing and her role at DCFNE.