For Patients:

Vermont Hospitals offer trauma-informed forensic nursing care to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, strangulation, and child abuse.

Click the Welcome button below for details or contact vfnp@vtnetwork.org for more information.

For Nurses and Providers:

The Vermont Forensic Nursing Program offers training and education on a range of topics related to sexual harm. Contact vfnp@vtnetwork.org for more info on the Vermont Forensic Nursing Program, Trauma Informed Care practices, Human Trafficking, Strangulation care, and many more topics.

The 2025 Pediatric Course will be held on May 8, 9, and 10. In addition to the in-person portion of the course, there will be 8 hours of pre-course independent learning. Registration is open to Vermont Forensic Nurses who have taken the Adult Adolescent Course in the past two years. Please email us at vfnp@vtnetwork.org. Include your place of employment and your interest in pediatric forensic nursing.

Important: If you are interested in attending the Pediatric course, please contact your hospital SANE Program Coordinator for specific information about the requirements for becoming a SANE.

The next Adult/Adolescent Course will be held in October 2025 (dates to be determined). Please include your place of employment, nursing specialty, and interest in forensic nursing.