Session Title: Intersectionality: When Sexual Violence Comes to Your Campus
Date & Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 3:30 PM
Presenters: Kristin Beers, MSN, RN, SANE-A & Denise Buffin, FNP, MEd, RN, NCSN
Why This Session Matters:
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School nurses are skilled in preparing for the “what ifs”—but must also be ready for the “when” of interpersonal violence.
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While we are trained as mandatory reporters, many feel unprepared for what happens after a disclosure.
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You don’t need to be a forensic expert to provide trauma-informed care—your child-centered expertise is critical.
What You’ll Learn:
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Basics of forensic nursing and the social theory of intersectionality.
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How Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) care for school-aged victims—often your own students.
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The role of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) and Child Advocacy Centers (CACs).
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Highlights from school nurse-led research on perceptions of forensic care.
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Strategies to connect with forensic nurses and community partners.
Our Goal:
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Break down silos between school health and forensic care.
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Strengthen your response plan.
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Help you feel empowered—not isolated—when supporting students through trauma