Forensic Nursing: Justice through Healing
During Forensic Nurses Week, we come together to honor the dedicated nurses who stand beside patients in their most vulnerable moments. By celebrating their work, we bring greater awareness to the critical need for forensic nurses and the far-reaching health consequences of violence. Join us in celebrating Forensic Nurses Week!Forensic Nurses Week: November 3–9 ·
Forensic Nurses Day: November 7 — wear lilac.
Timeline: Get Organized
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Sept 1–13Contact local officials about issuing a proclamation for Forensic Nurses Week.
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Week of Oct 6Ask your organization’s leadership to recognize forensic nurses during the week.
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Week of Oct 13Order professionally printed posters (optional).
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Week of Oct 27Print flyers and add the email banner to your outgoing email.
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Nov 3–9Celebrate, advocate, and share on social media throughout Forensic Nurses Week.
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Nov 7Forensic Nurses Day: wear lilac and share photos—tag @ForensicNurses.
Ways to Participate
Quick ideas you can act on today.
Show Your Pride
Display the poster or flyer at your workplace.
Celebrate Your Team
Use our ready-to-personalize certificate.
Get Social
Swap your profile picture and post the graphic.
Wear Lilac
Mark November 7 and share photos. Tag @ForensicNurses.
Make It Visible
Add the email banner before and during the week.
Get Official
Ask your municipality to issue a proclamation.
Downloadable Resources
High-quality assets for printing and sharing. Questions? marketing@ForensicNurses.org
Poster
Print-ready poster for professional printing.
Flyer
Office-print version for 8.5×11 paper.
Email Signature
Banner to include in your email signature.
Social Media Post
Optimized graphic for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Social Profile Photo
Square profile image for social platforms.
Email Banner/Header
Place at the top of emails during the week.
Email Template
Editable sample email for outreach.