The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about forensic evaluation of elder abuse.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List and describe the types of abuse faced by the elderly
• Describe ways to help facilitate the interview of an elder abuse victim
• List and describe common injuries sustained by elderly persons that have been abused
  

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about forensic evaluation of the pediatric victim.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• List and describe the types of sexual assault that occurs in children
• List laws the protect children from sexual predators
• Describe abnormal physical findings in children who are victims of sexual assault
• List the steps in performing a forensic examination on a child

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about forensic evidence and court proceedings.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define the purpose of a forensic interview
• Explain the importance of forensic evidence in court proceedings
• Describe what it entails to become a successful expert witness for the prosecution
• List tips used to increase expert’s credibility
• Name the different parts of the trial and understand their purpose

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about forensic nursing and the sexual assault victim.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• State the incidence of rapes
• Describe feelings that victims of sexual assault possess
• List and describe the long-term effects of sexual assault on the victim
• Define the different categories of rape

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about sexual assault examination.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Define the difference between restricted and unrestricted reporting
• List the steps involved in a forensic sexual assault examination
• Describe ways in which the different types of evidence are collected and stored
• Differentiate between rape and sexual assault
• Describe the characteristics of psychopathic personalities

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about sexually violent offenders.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List the types of offending behaviors
• Describe the types of violent offenders
• Define cyberstalking
• Describe the services offered by SANE/SART

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the forensics of sexual assault.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Define forensic serology
• Explain ways serology can be used to help convict person’s for committing sexual assault
• Name the items included in forensic sexual assault kit
• Illustrate the proper way to take forensic photographs
• Describe other possible non-blood or body fluid evidence that can also be collected