Location:

 

Chicago, Illinois

 

General Information:

 

The Academy of Forensic Nursing's Education Committee invites you join your AFN colleagues for two days of presentations and networking at AFN Regional Conference: Midwest. This forensic nursing conference will feature a variety of topics on underserved populations including human trafficking, nutrigenetics, elder abuse, death investigation, research, and more. You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity.

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Pre-Conference: 6.5 CE Credits Available

Full Two-Day Conference: Up to 13.25 CE Credits Available

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General Schedule:

 

July 21, 2025

Pre-Conference: The Medical & Forensic Science of Strangulation

9:00 – 5:00 pm CT

 

Details: 

Strangulation is a high-risk, potentially fatal form of violence that demands thorough, evidence-based assessment and care.

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This full-day didactic course will cover the essential elements of performing a comprehensive strangulation assessment, review current evidence-based treatment protocols, and develop a disposition plan to ensure patient safety.

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This session is a must for clinicians seeking to improve outcomes for survivors of strangulation.

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July 22, 2025

Conference - Day One

 

Registration / Check-in
7:45 – 8:45 am CT

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Presentations

9:00 am – 5:00 pm CT​​

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July 23, 2025

Conference - Day Two

 

Registration / Check-in
7:45 – 8:45 am CT

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Presentations

9:00 am – 5:00 pm CT

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Registration Costs:

Conference
Two Days – In-Person

AFN Member – $350

Non-Member – $425

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Pre-Conference

AFN Member – $175

Non-Member – $225

 

Special AFN Membership Opportunity! Non-members will receive a discount code for $30 off a one-year membership. Good through 11:59 Central Time, July 23, 2025. Valid for the Healthcare Professional level only (regular one-year rate = $130). Code will be emailed separately from your registration confirmation, coming from afn@afnmail.org.​

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Volume Discount Available: Non-profit organizations purchasing 10 or more tickets at once are eligible for a volume discount. Contact afn@afnmail.org for details.

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AFN Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please do so before June 22, 2025 to receive a 50% discount. After June 22, 2025, no refunds will be available. You may transfer your registration to another person to attend the same event in your place at any time. Transfers cannot be applied to a future AFN event. For cancelations or transfers, please email: afn@afnmail.org