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A federal appeals court protected one narrow category of private possession under existing precedent. It did not legalize the production, distribution, or transfer of AI-generated CSAM—and it was not a Supreme Court ruling.
Read the ECVS analysisWhat TikTok’s placement on the 2026 “Dirty Dozen” List—and Florida’s 2026 legislative record—actually tell us about protecting children online Updated July 11, 2026 Content notice: This article discusses online grooming, sextortion, and child sexual exploitation. It does not contain graphic images or descriptions. When a child is groomed or exploited online, the public conversation often […]
Read articleA Workforce Gap With Real Consequences When communities lack trained forensic professionals, survivors may encounter delays, inconsistent care, provider discomfort, or missed opportunities for informed support. Why Specialized Training Matters Forensic care is not simply standard bedside nursing plus paperwork. It requires additional training in trauma-sensitive communication, documentation, evidence considerations, injury assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, and […]
Read articleThe Part People Don’t Always See Communities often rally around acute crisis moments. Then the visible response ends. But for many survivors, the hardest work begins after the immediate event, after the paperwork, after the appointments, after everyone assumes life should return to normal. Trauma Lives in the Body Too Trauma can affect sleep, concentration, […]
Read articleMore Than What Television Shows As a forensic nurse, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that forensic nursing is simply about collecting evidence after an assault. That narrow view misses the depth of the role. Forensic nurses provide compassionate medical assessment, documentation, injury evaluation, safety-focused care, referrals, education, and survivor-centered support. Some […]
Read articleA Comment Section Is Sometimes a Window Into a Much Bigger Problem A survivor shares her story. Within moments, strangers begin dissecting her response. “If it really happened, why is she reading it?”“She sounds too calm.”“Why can’t she remember everything?”“That feels scripted.” As a forensic nurse, I have watched versions of this misunderstanding play out […]
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