Canadian Forensic Nurses Association
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Promoting trauma-informed, patient-centered, and evidence-based forensic nursing practice in Canada.
🎙️ Beyond the Verdict: The Hockey Canada Trial
Hannah Varto speaks with Christie Paschakis, founder of SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE, to examine nuances and implications from the Hockey Canada trial.
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Hannah Varto speaks with Christie Paschakis, founder of SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE, to examine nuances and implications from the Hockey Canada trial.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/AVRj0qb
or Zencastr: buff.ly/9BL3IK7
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🎙️ Beyond the Verdict: The Hockey Canada Trial
Hannah Varto speaks with Christie Paschakis, founder of SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE, to examine nuances and implications from the Hockey Canada trial.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/AVRj0qb
or Zencastr: buff.ly/9BL3IK7
Hannah Varto speaks with Christie Paschakis, founder of SOAR Initiative Canada and Ontario Says NO MORE, to examine nuances and implications from the Hockey Canada trial.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/AVRj0qb
or Zencastr: buff.ly/9BL3IK7
Digital tools may be used in many forms of abuse, including: cyberbullying, stalking, threatening, hate speech, and harassment. As much as 85% of women have witnessed or experienced some form of digital violence.
To learn more, visit the 16 Days of Activism campaign: buff.ly/ysagKxJ
#16Days
To learn more, visit the 16 Days of Activism campaign: buff.ly/ysagKxJ
#16Days
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Digital tools may be used in many forms of abuse, including: cyberbullying, stalking, threatening, hate speech, and harassment. As much as 85% of women have witnessed or experienced some form of digital violence.
To learn more, visit the 16 Days of Activism campaign: buff.ly/ysagKxJ
#16Days
To learn more, visit the 16 Days of Activism campaign: buff.ly/ysagKxJ
#16Days
🎙New Episode: Discussing Femicide in Canada
Content Warning: Explicit descriptions of violence against women
We speak with Karen Mason about femicide in Canada, its patterns, preventable nature, and the systemic factors that allow it to continue.
Spotify: buff.ly/zx83uyH
Zencastr: buff.ly/O5OYpGI
Content Warning: Explicit descriptions of violence against women
We speak with Karen Mason about femicide in Canada, its patterns, preventable nature, and the systemic factors that allow it to continue.
Spotify: buff.ly/zx83uyH
Zencastr: buff.ly/O5OYpGI
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎙New Episode: Discussing Femicide in Canada
Content Warning: Explicit descriptions of violence against women
We speak with Karen Mason about femicide in Canada, its patterns, preventable nature, and the systemic factors that allow it to continue.
Spotify: buff.ly/zx83uyH
Zencastr: buff.ly/O5OYpGI
Content Warning: Explicit descriptions of violence against women
We speak with Karen Mason about femicide in Canada, its patterns, preventable nature, and the systemic factors that allow it to continue.
Spotify: buff.ly/zx83uyH
Zencastr: buff.ly/O5OYpGI
❗One day left to submit❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
❗One day left to submit❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
❗Deadline extended!❗
The deadline for abstracts for the CFNA symposium has been extended! See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
The deadline for abstracts for the CFNA symposium has been extended! See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
❗Deadline extended!❗
The deadline for abstracts for the CFNA symposium has been extended! See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
The deadline for abstracts for the CFNA symposium has been extended! See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 12, 2025.
November 8th is Forensic Nurses Day! We thank forensic nurses for their work and dedication to providing justice through healing to victims of violence. CFNA has 147+ members across Canada, comprising a wide range of roles.
Join CFNA in celebrating forensic nurses by wearing lilac today!
Join CFNA in celebrating forensic nurses by wearing lilac today!
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
November 8th is Forensic Nurses Day! We thank forensic nurses for their work and dedication to providing justice through healing to victims of violence. CFNA has 147+ members across Canada, comprising a wide range of roles.
Join CFNA in celebrating forensic nurses by wearing lilac today!
Join CFNA in celebrating forensic nurses by wearing lilac today!
CFNA is excited to announce the launch of our new podcast series, Beyond the Rape Kit: Canada's Forensic Frontline. The Intro Episode is now live, with more episodes launching soon! Watch for upcoming special guest episodes on Femicide in Canada and the Hockey Canada trial.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
CFNA is excited to announce the launch of our new podcast series, Beyond the Rape Kit: Canada's Forensic Frontline. The Intro Episode is now live, with more episodes launching soon! Watch for upcoming special guest episodes on Femicide in Canada and the Hockey Canada trial.
shorturl.at/w2wEA
shorturl.at/w2wEA
November 3-9 is Forensic Nurses Week! IAFN established this week to honour the extraordinary work done by forensic nurses. CFNA supports & advocates for forensic nurses in Canada and provides opportunities for education & promotes evidence-informed practice.
Learn more: canadianforensicnurse.org!
Learn more: canadianforensicnurse.org!
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
November 3-9 is Forensic Nurses Week! IAFN established this week to honour the extraordinary work done by forensic nurses. CFNA supports & advocates for forensic nurses in Canada and provides opportunities for education & promotes evidence-informed practice.
Learn more: canadianforensicnurse.org!
Learn more: canadianforensicnurse.org!
CFNA is celebrating Forensic Nurses Week by giving away a 2026 CFNA membership! To enter, like, share, and tag someone in any of our Forensic Nurses Week posts! The giveaway will run from Nov. 3-9th, with the winner being drawn on Nov. 10th.
#ForensicNursesWeek
#ForensicNursesWeek
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CFNA is celebrating Forensic Nurses Week by giving away a 2026 CFNA membership! To enter, like, share, and tag someone in any of our Forensic Nurses Week posts! The giveaway will run from Nov. 3-9th, with the winner being drawn on Nov. 10th.
#ForensicNursesWeek
#ForensicNursesWeek
❗ 1 week left to submit your abstract for CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium! ❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
October 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
❗ 1 week left to submit your abstract for CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium! ❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
❗ 2 weeks remaining to submit your abstract for CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium! ❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
❗ 2 weeks remaining to submit your abstract for CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium! ❗
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
See the attached poster for topics of interest. Submissions are due November 1, 2025.
CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium will be held May 27-28, 2026 in St. John's, Newfoundland! Join us for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of CFNA!
The Call for Abstracts is now open! See the attached poster for topics of interest.
Stay tuned for more information!
The Call for Abstracts is now open! See the attached poster for topics of interest.
Stay tuned for more information!
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
CFNA's 3rd annual Symposium will be held May 27-28, 2026 in St. John's, Newfoundland! Join us for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of CFNA!
The Call for Abstracts is now open! See the attached poster for topics of interest.
Stay tuned for more information!
The Call for Abstracts is now open! See the attached poster for topics of interest.
Stay tuned for more information!
September 30th honours residential school Survivors and the children who did not return home and to recognize residential schools' long-lasting impacts.
CFNA encourages everyone to learn more about Indigenous cultures, histories, and experiences, and learn about the TRC and its calls to action.
CFNA encourages everyone to learn more about Indigenous cultures, histories, and experiences, and learn about the TRC and its calls to action.
September 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
September 30th honours residential school Survivors and the children who did not return home and to recognize residential schools' long-lasting impacts.
CFNA encourages everyone to learn more about Indigenous cultures, histories, and experiences, and learn about the TRC and its calls to action.
CFNA encourages everyone to learn more about Indigenous cultures, histories, and experiences, and learn about the TRC and its calls to action.
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the UN as a commitment to peace about all differences. The 2025 theme is Act Now for a Peaceful World, and focuses on concrete actions to mobilize for peace.
Join CFNA in doing our part to build a more peaceful world!
Join CFNA in doing our part to build a more peaceful world!
September 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the UN as a commitment to peace about all differences. The 2025 theme is Act Now for a Peaceful World, and focuses on concrete actions to mobilize for peace.
Join CFNA in doing our part to build a more peaceful world!
Join CFNA in doing our part to build a more peaceful world!
International Day of the Disappeared raises awareness about injustices and human rights violations faced by those arrested, detained, or abducted by governments or groups acting on behalf of governments. Enforced disappearance impacts victims, their relatives, communities, and society as a whole.
August 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
International Day of the Disappeared raises awareness about injustices and human rights violations faced by those arrested, detained, or abducted by governments or groups acting on behalf of governments. Enforced disappearance impacts victims, their relatives, communities, and society as a whole.
World Humanitarian Day recognizes the work of aid and health workers who provide support and protection to people in need, and all those who have died or been injured. Laws to limit armed conflict impacts are still violated, with ongoing attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and humanitarian efforts
August 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
World Humanitarian Day recognizes the work of aid and health workers who provide support and protection to people in need, and all those who have died or been injured. Laws to limit armed conflict impacts are still violated, with ongoing attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and humanitarian efforts
From 2020-2023, more than 200,000 victims of human trafficking were detected, with unreported cases likely making the number much higher. The 2025 theme focuses on the role of law enforcement and the justice system in dismantling organized trafficking networks.
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July 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From 2020-2023, more than 200,000 victims of human trafficking were detected, with unreported cases likely making the number much higher. The 2025 theme focuses on the role of law enforcement and the justice system in dismantling organized trafficking networks.
To learn more, visit: buff.ly/zJXaYpS
To learn more, visit: buff.ly/zJXaYpS
IJD commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998. IJD also serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to fight for justice for victims, advocating for their rights, and preventing crimes that threaten peace, security, and well-being around the world.
#IJD #IJD2025
#IJD #IJD2025
July 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Inequalities in access to mental health care persist on the basis of sociodemographic factors. Collaboration and integration of equity into mental health care are key to broadening our understanding of mental health and bridging gaps in access to care.
July 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Inequalities in access to mental health care persist on the basis of sociodemographic factors. Collaboration and integration of equity into mental health care are key to broadening our understanding of mental health and bridging gaps in access to care.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day to educate about elder abuse as a public health & human rights issue.
Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, violation of rights and freedoms, neglect, or systemic.
See below for some easy steps to help prevent elder abuse!
#WEAAD2025
Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, violation of rights and freedoms, neglect, or systemic.
See below for some easy steps to help prevent elder abuse!
#WEAAD2025
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day to educate about elder abuse as a public health & human rights issue.
Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, violation of rights and freedoms, neglect, or systemic.
See below for some easy steps to help prevent elder abuse!
#WEAAD2025
Elder abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, violation of rights and freedoms, neglect, or systemic.
See below for some easy steps to help prevent elder abuse!
#WEAAD2025
❗ The CFNA AGM will be held June 17, 2025 at 15:30 PST. Invites have been sent out to members.
❓ If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
❓ If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
❗ The CFNA AGM will be held June 17, 2025 at 15:30 PST. Invites have been sent out to members.
❓ If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
❓ If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
❗ REMINDER ❗
A reminder that our next CFNA Leadership Committee meeting will be next Tuesday, June 10th 1030-1200 PST.
If you would like to join the Leadership Committee, please contact [email protected].
A reminder that our next CFNA Leadership Committee meeting will be next Tuesday, June 10th 1030-1200 PST.
If you would like to join the Leadership Committee, please contact [email protected].
June 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
❗ REMINDER ❗
A reminder that our next CFNA Leadership Committee meeting will be next Tuesday, June 10th 1030-1200 PST.
If you would like to join the Leadership Committee, please contact [email protected].
A reminder that our next CFNA Leadership Committee meeting will be next Tuesday, June 10th 1030-1200 PST.
If you would like to join the Leadership Committee, please contact [email protected].
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the 2nd Annual Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium starting tomorrow in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! #CFNA2025
May 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the 2nd Annual Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium starting tomorrow in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! #CFNA2025
On this week's The Sunday Magazine, Pagan Kennedy spoke about her new book, which explores the work of Martha "Marty" Goddard, who played a key role in developing the rape kit, which revolutionized how we investigate sexual assault allegations.
Listen here: shorturl.at/ZqVBN
Listen here: shorturl.at/ZqVBN
May 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On this week's The Sunday Magazine, Pagan Kennedy spoke about her new book, which explores the work of Martha "Marty" Goddard, who played a key role in developing the rape kit, which revolutionized how we investigate sexual assault allegations.
Listen here: shorturl.at/ZqVBN
Listen here: shorturl.at/ZqVBN
What happens if you or a loved one needs forensic nursing care after sexual assault or partner violence?
We are excited to share this video that our partners at Fraser Health recently created a video walking people through what to expect during a forensic medical exam.
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We are excited to share this video that our partners at Fraser Health recently created a video walking people through what to expect during a forensic medical exam.
shorturl.at/2kxzH
Where to find help after sexual assault or partner violence | What to expect
Forensic nurse examiners are here to support you after sexual assault and partner violence.In this video, join Nurse Practitioner Hannah Varto and Forensic N...
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May 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What happens if you or a loved one needs forensic nursing care after sexual assault or partner violence?
We are excited to share this video that our partners at Fraser Health recently created a video walking people through what to expect during a forensic medical exam.
shorturl.at/2kxzH
We are excited to share this video that our partners at Fraser Health recently created a video walking people through what to expect during a forensic medical exam.
shorturl.at/2kxzH