Location:

 

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Conference Venue:

 

Louis J. Jenn Memorial Park
10450 E 63rd St
Indianapolis IN 46236

 

General Information:

 

The Academy of Forensic Nursing's Education Committee invites you to join your AFN colleagues for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection at AFN Regional Conference: Indy forensic nursing conference, July 22–24, 2026. This event will feature a diverse offering of presentations of relevance to both novice and experienced forensic-nursing professionals and their allies.

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Planned Presentation Topics:

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• Responding to Violence Globally

• Supporting Survivors with Behavioral Health Needs

• Increasing Resilience in Adolescent Survivors

• The Business of Forensic Nursing Practice

• Non-Fatal Strangulation

• Evidence-Based Rapport Building

• Firearm Injuries

• Developing Forensic Nursing Services Internationally

• HIPAA and the Forensic Nurse

• Red Cross and Disaster Nursing

• Clinical Forensic Nursing Case Reviews​

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General Schedule:

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​July 22–23, 2026

Conference - Days One & Two
"Crossroads of Care: Forensic Nurses at the Intersection of Science and Humanity"

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July 22, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. ET

Welcome Party: Food, Drinks & Networking
5803 Lawton Loop Dr. E. Unit #4
Indianapolis IN 46216

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July 24, 2026

Post-Conference

Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training

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Registration Costs - In Person

In-person registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks/beverages throughout the day, plus the evening Welcome Party on July 22 (food, drinks, networking).

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Conference
Two Days – In-Person

AFN Member – $350

Non-Member – $425

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​Post-Conference – In-Person Only

Non-Fatal Strangulation Clinical Skills and Competency Training

 

Important! This training includes full registration to a mandatory, 8-hour didactic training that must be completed online, on demand, before attending the Post-Conference. This 8-hour didactic training will be posted for viewing on AFN Learn in the 2nd Quarter of 2026.​

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AFN Member – $350

Non-Member – $425

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Bundle & Save! – All Three Days
In-Person Only

AFN Member – $650

Non-Member – $775

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Registration Costs - Virtual

Two Days – Virtual

AFN Member – $240

Non-Member – $315

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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 24, 2026. 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.

 

​AFN Cancellation Policy

 

IN PERSON - If you need to cancel your in-person registration, please do so before June 22, 2026 to receive a 50% discount. After June 22, 2026, 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

 

VIRTUAL - Our virtual events are created for flexible schedules. If you are unable to attend the day(s) of the conference, you will have the ability to watch all of the sessions asynchronously – on your own time and schedule – within three months of the live event. Therefore, we do not allow cancellations or refunds. By continuing to the registration page, you indicate you agree with this policy.

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