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2026 AFN CONFERENCE: NATIONAL - Call for Proposals

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

The Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN) is inviting research abstract proposals to be considered for presentation at our virtual, fourth annual international conference on November 5-6, 2026. This 2-day virtual 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, 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 May 1, 2026, for your abstract to be considered.
Applicants will be notified the week of July 1, 2026, as to whether their abstract is accepted. If accepted, your confirmation of availability (including credentials, bios, and headshots) is due July 15. Your presentation is due to the conference planners no later than Oct 15, 2026. Please note, primary presenters of accepted proposals receive free registration. Other presenters who wish to attend the full conference will have a discounted rate just to cover cost of meals.


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 your content as a 10-minute MiniBellWork session? This will be a 5-10 min micro-presentation, with or without graphics – example infographic, prezi, ppt, etc, recorded in advance and offered ‘on demand’ during the conference dates. We would also like to offer opportunity to present as a webinar.(Required.)