Praxis Webinar: Increasing Access to Forensic Exams and Medical Care for Rural Survivors 5/26/26

Date & Time: May 26, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 12:00PM PT / 1:00PM MT / 2:00PM CT / 3:00PM ET
End time: 1:30PM PT / 2:30PM MT / 3:30PM CT / 4:30PM ET
Organization: Praxis International
Project: Rural Initiatives for Strengthening Equity Project
Location: Virtual
OVW Approved?: Yes

Description: Description to use: Join Praxis for an insightful webinar on how advocacy programs can increase access to medical forensic exams for rural survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This session features Laci Smith, MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P, who will explore key considerations for rural settings, highlight gaps in access for rural survivors, and examine the impact on survivors, programs, and communities.

Topic Areas: Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking
Target Audiences: Adult Protective Services, Advocacy organization staff, Domestic Violence coalitions/programs, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Elder organization staff (non-governmental), Faith-based organization staff, Government agency staff (vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, TANF), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Law Enforcement, Sexual Assault Coalitions/Program, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/coordinators)
Contact: Praxis info@praxisinternational.org