Executive Director Erin Pollitt in Washington City Paper: "The People Issue 2022"

An excerpt from the article, originally published on December 15, 2022, is featured below:

As the executive director of D.C. Forensic Nurse Examiners, Erin Pollitt is proud to be a nurse leading a team of nurses. DCFNE is the city’s sole provider of adult medical forensic care, meaning these specially trained nurses are the ones who respond to hospital calls, document injuries for potential legal cases, and care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic and family violence. It’s where the criminal justice system meets nursing. On call 24 hours a day, every day of the year, DCFNE not only handles the hospital response, but also operates a clinic where survivors who don’t need acute medical care can get a physical exam and have injuries documented should they wish to eventually pursue charges. Annually, DCFNE serves more than 800 survivors. This year, they’ve seen a 30 percent increase, exceeding their pre-COVID numbers. With 15 years of nursing experience—11 of them as a forensic nurse—Pollitt has been at the helm of DCFNE since 2019. She’s the organization’s third executive director, but the first nurse to lead.

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