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Journal of Medical Surgical & Forensic Nursing

Volume 1, Issue 1, 2025
Mcmed International
Journal of Medical Surgical & Forensic Nursing
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3117-4280 (Print), 3117-4299 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Title
FORENSIC NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN CASES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT: IMPROVING EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND VICTIM SUPPORT
Author
Dr. Swapna Satish Thorat
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Forensic Nursing, Sexual Assault, Trauma-Informed Care, Victim Advocacy, Evidence Preservation, Chain-of-Custody, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Healthcare and Justice
Abstract
Sexual assault is not only a criminal offense but also a traumatic life event that leaves long-lasting psychological, physical, and social scars on victims. Survivors frequently face barriers such as social stigma, fear of retaliation, lack of family support, and a justice system that often fails to provide swift redressal. Forensic nursing has emerged as a specialized discipline that bridges the gap between healthcare and the legal system, ensuring that survivors receive both medical care and legal justice simultaneously. Forensic nurses play a dual role: they provide compassionate, trauma-informed medical treatment while also ensuring meticulous collection, preservation, and documentation of forensic evidence. Their interventions are vital in increasing prosecution rates, strengthening survivor trust in healthcare and justice systems, and reducing the cycle of revictimization. This research highlights forensic nursing practices in sexual assault cases, examines global best practices, evaluates prosecution outcomes with forensic nursing involvement, and provides recommendations for strengthening medico-legal frameworks in rural and underserved areas
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