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Funding Opportunity: Apply To Become a SANE Regional Center of Excellence


The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), in collaboration with OVC, invites forensic programs that are vested in preparing current and future Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs) for clinical practice to apply for funding to establish SANE Regional Centers of Excellence (SANE Regional CoE).

The program’s purpose is to increase the number and quality of the SANE/SAFE workforce and...

Register for Webinar on Forced Marriage and its Intersections with Human Trafficking and Other Forms of Violence


Forced marriage is a significant, yet hidden, problem in the United States. The reasons behind forced marriages are complex and varied. Families may view marriage as a way to protect family honor, preserve culture and community, or ensure their child’s well-being and economic security. Nevertheless, forced marriage can have harmful, lifelong consequences for those at risk.

Register for a webinar hosted by the Office on...