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We also offer education for healthcare providers and community members. Calling the DC Crime Victims Hotline at 1-800-4HELPDC.

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DC Forensic Nurse Examiners (DCFNE) is a nonprofit providing free, confidential forensic nursing care to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington, D.C. DCFNE's nurses are available 24 hours a day to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed medical forensic care to victims of violence in the District of Columbia. If you have been a victim of sexual assault or intimate partner violence and you would like to see a forensic nurse, you can reach us by:

1. Going to the Emergency Department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and requesting a forensic nurse. MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20010

10/28/2026

Did you know that domestic violence affects more than 10 million people in the United States each year? Survivors often don’t know where to turn when they experience domestic violence, and that’s why the recent Clothesline Project, hosted by My Sister's Place, Inc., was such an inspiring event.

Community members decorated t-shirts with messages of encouragement, which were hung on clotheslines in Alethia Tanner Park to serve as a reminder to survivors that they are never alone. DCFNE was proud to attend this special event and share information about the forensic nursing care that is available to adult survivors in Washington, DC.

10/27/2026

When survivors walk into a hospital in Washington, DC seeking a forensic exam, we want to make it easy for them to get the care they deserve. Because DCFNE's services are typically offered out of MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we partner with other local hospitals to ensure that staff know how to transfer patients to us.

Recently, DCFNE visited Howard University Hospital's Clinical Skills Fair, where nurses and other hospital staff were brushing up on a number of healthcare topics. We are grateful for the opportunity to share helpful reminders on how nurses from all hospital departments can best support the survivors in their care.

10/22/2026

Today is the Day of Giving! Donations to DCFNE help ensure that survivors of domestic violence in Washington, DC have access to free, confidential forensic exams when they need them most. Visit dcfne.org to give today.

10/16/2026

Para solicitar un examen forense en Washington D. C., las personas sobrevivientes pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda para víctimas de DC (DC Victim Hotline) al 844-4-HELP-DC.

10/15/2026

Today is Wear Purple Day… a time to raise awareness about domestic violence. Did you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime?

Join us in shining a light on this issue by wearing purple and supporting survivors today. 💜

10/13/2026

Did you know that survivors who request a forensic exam by calling the DC Victim Hotline (844-4-HELP-DC) will have access to free transportation? This is crucial for college students, who often cannot have vehicles on campus.

That’s one of the many things that DCFNE’s Outreach Team recently discussed with students at American University’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fair. Events like this are a great opportunity to share life-saving information with college students, so that survivors can find help when it matters most.

10/12/2026

DCFNE’s administrative office will be closed on October 12. Our 24/7 on call hospital response will not be impacted and will remain fully available throughout this period.

If you or someone you know experiences sexual or domestic violence during this time, help is still available:
-Call the DC Victim Hotline at 844-443-5732
-Visit the MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Department

You are not alone and care remains accessible around the clock.

10/08/2026

We are so grateful to DCFNE’s board member Leah Shoval for assembling these incredible comfort bags to support our patients before, during, and after the forensic exam. Each bag includes stress balls, fidgets, coloring books, aromatherapy, and other items to help soothe survivors’ nervous systems. We can’t wait to share these with our patients!

10/06/2026

Here are just a few of the organizations that are providing support for survivors in Washington, DC. Share this video so survivors in your community can get the help they deserve!

Volare: 202-742-1727
DCRCC - Powering A Culture of Consent: 202-333-7273
Ask DC: www.askdc.org
DC Victim Hotline: 844-4-HELP-DC

10/05/2026

Join DCFNE for a Lunch & Learn Virtual Meetup on October 15.

From 12-1pm, you can learn about how DCFNE supports survivors and share about the services your organization provides. A forensic nurse will be present to answer any questions about the profession, the forensic exam, and how to refer patients to DCFNE.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oGXQHFocTHemg1h-ajFVyg #/registration

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