Governor Baldacci has proclaimed November 8th through 12th as “Forensic Nurses Week.” for the state of Maine.
The Attorney General’s office houses the State’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program better known as SAFE provides training and technical assistance for healthcare providers who have suffered sexual assaults, and in the use of the Maine sex crimes kit for collection of evidence.
In Maine over 150 Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide specialized care for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence/abuse, child abuse and neglect, and elder mistreatment.
Greater awareness of Forensic Nurses and their work ensures communities will utilize their services to prevent, mitigate, or intervene following acts of violence.
