Forensic Healthcare

Forensic Health Care in Indian Country

Visit the IHS Forensic Healthcare Map Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to locate forensic healthcare services. The map allows users to search particular areas for available healthcare locations. The zoomable map displays location addresses and site photos, and provides site web addresses so you can find more information.

Individuals who have experienced violent crimes such as sexual assault, abuse, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or other victimizations deserve competent and compassionate care from health professionals who are trained to provide medical forensic care and treatment. Forensic healthcare providers are typically registered nurses, but are also advanced practice nurses (e.g., Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Examiner, Forensic Nurse Examiner - SANE/SAE/FNE), physicians, and physician assistants. They provide medical treatment and evaluation, have a specialized knowledge in injury identification, and provide testimony in a court of law to assist with prosecution of individuals who commit.

The IHS forensic healthcare program was established in 2011 to address sexual violence, and has expanded to include intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, and elder abuse.