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If you are an Academy of Forensic Nursing Member, it's free! Otherwise, for a small fee, the WED Webinars are hosted with a bunch of interesting education! I invite you to the presentation 3/12/25 at 12pm EST/ 11pm CST for my talk below! Would love to see you there!

Register here: Synapses & Smartphones: Tech-Enhanced Forensic Mental Health Support https://goafn.thinkific.com/courses/25-005 Happy Learning, C. Nikol Hamilton, DNP (c), MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, LNC, FCN AFNA Member Academy of Forensic Nursing Board Member

Course Overview

This presentation is a cutting-edge webinar that explores the revolutionary intersection of neuroscience, mobile technology, and forensic mental health care. This session will showcase how smartphones and other digital devices are being leveraged to enhance assessment, intervention, and support in forensic mental health settings. Attendees will gain insights into innovative mobile applications for real-time mood tracking, risk assessment, and cognitive behavioral interventions tailored for forensic populations and survivorship support.

This webinar is essential for forensic…

Thought I would share a quick list of a few resources for public use in serving those who need identity protection, alerts, and safeguards in the power/control cycle of abuse!

Many of these were shared at the conference but wanted our AFNA membership to have some direct links. Contact me for any education or support on these! Happy to help. --CNH 1) Arkansas Address Confidentiality Program here for DV survivors with Orders of Protection: (See eligibility) https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/driver-services/address-confidentiality-program/ For survivors of domestic violence, privacy and safety are essential. Did you know that Social Security offers the option to apply for a new Social Security Number (SSN), under certain conditions, if you’ve been a victim of domestic violence? This step can help protect you and ensure greater security as you rebuild. 

2) New Social Security # for DV Survivors: Check out the guide for more information on eligibility and how to apply: 

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10093.pdf

hashtag#SafetyforSurvivors hashtag#DVResources hashtag#DomesticViolence 3) VINELINK: VINE…

Hosted by our own AFNA Member, Nicole Walton with Monarch 61 Project!

For registration and info see flyer and QR code below. Info courtesy of ACADV Facebook page: If you are in the NWA area serving victims of domestic violence save the date, October 10th, to attend this equipping and impactful training with ACADV's Brandy Dailey. #bettertogether #stopdomesticviolence #ACADV #domesticviolenceawareness

#monarch61project #afnamember