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2026 AFN REGIONAL CONFERENCE: INDY - Call for Proposals

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

The Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN) is inviting research abstract proposals to be considered for presentation at the AFN Regional Conference: INDY conference Crossroads of Care: Forensic Nurses at the Intersection of Science and Humanity on JULY 22-23, 2026. This 2-day live conference will promote excellence in evidence-based practice (EBP) to both novice and advanced practice forensic nurses and will inspire innovative techniques, and research that informs an interprofessional approach to professionals working with humans affected by violence and trauma. The AFN conference is open to healthcare professionals, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, court and judiciary staff, and victim advocates. Our goal is to provide opportunities for both novice and expert forensic providers, nationally and internationally, while highlighting innovative evidence-based practices.

The Academy of Forensic Nursing is seeking abstract proposals for presentations that meet the following conference objectives.
· Improve the response to populations affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, child maltreatment, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, and gender-based crimes
· Support collaboration among criminal justice, healthcare, law enforcement, my and community professionals through an interprofessional approach
· Demonstrate contemporary research that supports innovative, evidence-based practice models for Forensic Nurses.
Who Should Submit an Abstract?
• Forensic nurses and Health care professionals
• Educators and researchers
• Students
• Interprofessional partners & allies
All materials must be submitted to education@afnmail.org by Jan 1, 2026, for your abstract to be considered.
Applicants will be notified the week of Feb 1, 2026, as to whether their abstract is accepted. If accepted, your presentation is due to the conference planners no later than July 10, 2026. Please note, primary presenters of accepted proposals receive free registration.


1.Primary Speaker Name (no more than 3 speakers per session)(Required.)
2.Primary speaker credentials(Required.)
3.Primary speaker email
4.Primary speaker organization(Required.)
5.Do you have more than one speaker?(Required.)
6.Speaker 2 name
7.Speaker 2 credentials
8.speaker 2 email
9.Speaker 2 organization
10.Speaker 3 name
11.Speaker 3 credentials
12.Speaker 3 email
13.Speaker 3 organization
14.Title of Presentation(Required.)
15.Abstract (limit to 250 words)(Required.)
16.Objective #1(Required.)
17.Objective #2(Required.)
18.Objective #3(Required.)
19.Learner engagement (check all that apply)(Required.)
20.For purposes of the abstract review, please provide three literature references. You are not limited to three references for the presentation.

Reference #1(Required.)
21.Reference #2(Required.)
22.Reference #3(Required.)
23.Which audience is your presentation geared to?(Required.)
24.Please explain why you think this topic is essential education for the novice provider or why it is essential for the experienced/advanced provider?(Required.)
25.If your abstract is not chosen for a podium presentation, would you be willing to present in the future for an AFN webinar?(Required.)