Position Papers
As issues arise, the International Association of Forensic Nurses takes an official position on issues that impact forensic practice, nursing practice, and/or the patients or clients of forensic nurses. Any member of the Board of Directors or Regular member may bring forward to the Board a request for approval of a position paper to be placed on the agenda.
Position statements expire or are retired by the organization when appropriate. To see the complete policy and formatting information, click here.
List of Current Position Papers
- SANE Education and Certification (2022)
- Use of Emergency Contraception Post Sexual Assault (2022)
- Virginity Testing (2022)
- Violence Is a Public Health and Healthcare Issue (2022)
- Reproductive Rights (December 2021)
- Child Maltreatment (June 2019)
- Intimate Partner Violence (January 2019)
- Gun Violence (August 2018)
- Human Trafficking Awareness in the Emergency Care Setting (August 2018)
- Corporal Punishment (July 2018)
- SANEs in Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers Policy Paper (2017)
- Care of Prepubescent Pediatric Sexual Abuse Patients in the Emergency Care Setting (March 2017)
- The Evaluation and Treatment of Non-Fatal Strangulation in the Health Care Setting (October 2016)
- Adult and Adolescent Sexual Assault Patients in the Emergency Care Setting (August 2016)
- Intimate Partner Violence (September 2013)
- Universal Access to Anti-HIV Medication (August 2013)
- Advocate Collaboration (September 2008)