New training could help with violence and abuse care
The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy, founded by UAA School of Nursing professor Angelia Trujillo, provides free training to nurses and health care providers.
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Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy visits Southeast Alaska
UAA School of Nursing professor Angelia Trujillo speaks to communities across the state about the importance of forensic training.
UAA professor’s work included in Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
Angelia Trujillo has worked as a forensic nurse examiner, has a doctorate in forensic nursing practice and teaches population health and forensic nursing at UAA. She founded the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy. The academy’s work was included in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on March 17.
School of Nursing professor takes part in Ensuring Forensic Care for All Victims Act
School of Nursing professor takes part in Ensuring Forensic Care for All Victims Act
Why forensic nursing is critical for fighting interpersonal violence
Proper evidence collection and documentation after domestic violence or sexual assault is an important step to help women who have been traumatized. A unique forensic training academy at UAA is teaching nurses how to conduct these exams and is helping grow the network of forensic nurses across the state.
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- Behavioral Health
- Climate Change
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Forensic Care
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- Department of Human Services
- Division of Population Health Sciences
- Justice Center
- School of Allied Health
- School of Nursing
- School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences
- School of Social Work
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- Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce
- Center for Human Development
- Child Welfare Academy
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