January 24, 2024: Read our statement submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia, Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety as testimony on performance of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) during the Performance Oversight Hearing.

September 18, 2023: Read our testimony on the “Accountability and Victim Protection Amendment Act of 2023,” and the “Ensuring Safe Forensic Evidence Handling for Sexual Assault Survivors Amendment Act of 2023”, submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia.

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.

April 13, 2023: DCFNE testified before the Council of the District of Columbia during the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants. Read our testimony here.

March 29, 2023: For our 10 year anniversary, DCFNE was highlighted in the Washington City Paper for providing extensive, trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and family violence. We were also recognized for our Forensic Teaching Associate Training Program, which equips forensic nurses with the skills and tools they need to provide patient-focused care. Read our feature in the article here.

February 10, 2023: DCFNE submitted written testimony to the Council of the District of Columbia during the Committee on the Judiciary's Performance Oversight Hearing. Read more here!

December 15, 2022: Our Executive Director was interviewed by the Washington City Paper, on the field of forensic nursing and the care DCFNE provides to the community. Read more HERE!

July 8, 2022: DCFNE’s statement on access to reproductive healthcare.

April 6, 2022: DCFNE’s statement submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia during the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants.

January 27, 2022: DCFNE’s Statement submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia during the OVSJG Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety.

June 11, 2021: DCFNE’s statement to the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Oversight Hearing in support of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants/Access to Justice Initiative.

May 21, 2021: DCFNE’s statement during a public hearing on B24-75, the “Expanding Supports For Crime Victims Amendment Act of 2021” B24-116, the “Victims’ Protection Amendment Act of 2021” legislations.

March 4, 2021: DCFNE’s statement at the Performance Oversight Hearing- Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

June 28, 2020: Our Executive Director was featured on the She’s That RN Podcast to talk about the role of the forensic nurse. Listen HERE!

April 23, 2020: Click here to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic creates obstacles for sexual assault survivors, featuring Executive Director of DCFNE, Erin Pollitt.

April 9, 2020: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners voice concern about victims during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to learn more.

April 2, 2020: DC Forensic Nurse Examiners received Community Awareness Project funding for 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.