Forensic Nurses Week
Forensic Nursing: Justice through Healing
Join us in celebrating Forensic Nurses Week and help colleagues and administrators understand our vital work.
Timeline: Get Organized
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Sept 1–13
Contact local officials about issuing a proclamation for Forensic Nurses Week.
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Week of Oct 6
Ask your organization’s leadership to recognize forensic nurses during the week.
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Week of Oct 13
Order professionally printed posters (optional).
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Week of Oct 27
Print flyers and add the email banner to your outgoing email.
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Nov 3–9
Celebrate, advocate, and share on social media throughout Forensic Nurses Week.
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Nov 8
Forensic Nurses Day: wear lilac and share photos—tag @ForensicNurses.
You Play an Important Role
In educating administrators and colleagues about forensic nursing.
Every patient who experiences violence deserves trauma‑informed care
—and the chance to seek justice and healing on their own terms.
Ways to Participate
Quick ideas you can act on today.
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Wear Lilac
Mark November 8 and share photos. Tag @ForensicNurses.
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Downloadable Resources
High-quality assets for printing and sharing. Questions? marketing@ForensicNurses.org
