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The Forensic Nurse\u27s Response to Military Sexual Trauma Among LGBTQ Survivors
Full text linkMilitary sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent among U.S. armed services members despite efforts to combat it (Castro et al., 2015; Crosbie & Sass, 2017; Moyer, 2021). Reasons for the continued perpetuation of sexual assault in the U.S. armed services are multifaceted and embedded in the military culture. Passive acceptance of sexual violence and lingering effects of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy in the U.S. military are examples of areas where crucial reforms are still needed despite concerted efforts within the military and by the U.S. Congress to address MST (Congressional Research Service, 2021). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, and other (LGBTQAI+) individuals may experience human violence at disproportionately higher rates ranging from verbal harassment and stalking to physical assault and sexual battery (Beckman, 2018; Blosnich, 2022; Moyer; Schuyler et al., 2020).
This integrative literature review explores best practices among forensic nurses (FNs) who engage in the care of sexual violence survivors, especially military personnel who identify as LGBTQAI+. Findings from a literature search through the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature and PubMed databases for peer-reviewed articles from psychology, public health, medicine, nursing, and social science are discussed to inform FNs about the most effective strategies for responding therapeutically to MST survivors in the LGBTQIA+ community. We discuss understanding reasons MST survivors might not make a report to authorities, as well as providing empathetic, trauma-informed care, and screening survivors to link them with appropriate resources so they can begin a journey of healing
L’émergence d’une réflexion sociopolitique dans le discours d’Assia Djebar
Full text linkCet article revient sur la poétique de féminisation du discours et d’utilisation d’une tradition orale mise en place par Assia Djebar dans ses récits de la seconde période, qui commence au tournant des années quatre-vingt, après une interruption de près de dix ans. Il met en lumière la manière dont l’auteure utilise les voix féminines pour procéder à une relecture de l’histoire de l’Algérie en particulier face à la confiscation du passé par les pouvoirs en place qui cherchent à imposer leur propre interprétation de la guerre d’indépendance (1954-1962). L’article souligne également l’implication des femmes dans cette guerre et la manière dont elles ont été écartées à l’indépendance. Dans le contexte de la guerre civile des années mille-neuf cent quatre-vingt-dix, il examine l’engagement d’Assia Djebar en faveur de la démocratie, de la lutte contre l’islamisme terroriste, et de la défense des droits des femmes, souvent bafoués
Editorial 5(2)
No full textWe are pleased to share with you our ninth issue of Imagining SoTL—Volume 5(2). This issue is based on papers developed after the 2024 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, where we returned to our home in Banff, Alberta. The theme of the conference was “Leading Through SoTL.” Our opening keynote speaker, Dr. Sarah Bunnell, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University, gave a presentation entitled “Leading with and Through SoTL: How a SoTL Mindset Can Transform Institutions, Our Students, and Ourselves.” Dr. Joshua Hill, Associate Professor of Education at Mount Royal University, provided the closing keynote entitled “The World Needs SoTL: Collective Leadership for Dynamic Times.
Rāvaṇa as a Poet: Divine Dynamism and Devotion in a Hymn of Penitence
Full text linkWhile Rāvaṇa’s enduring legacy spans the religious, political, and intellectual histories of South Asia, it is in the realm of literature that his presence especially remains dynamic, inspiring a vast and heterogeneous corpus across both classical and vernacular traditions. His sole extant poetic composition, the Śivatāṇḍavastotra (ŚTS), widely venerated as a devotional hymn to Lord Śiva, stands as a singular testament to his poetic genius and continues to resonate beyond the confines of sectarian Śaiva devotion. This study reconsiders Rāvaṇa’s literary agency by undertaking a close textual analysis of the ŚTS, presenting a concise scholarly translation of its most widely circulated version alongside a review of variant stanzas drawn from several previously unpublished manuscripts. Through a reception-theoretical lens, this paper briefly explores the hymn’s transmission history and interpretive flexibility, revealing the ŚTS as a site of devotional intensity, aesthetic sophistication, and layered meaning. Ultimately, the research affirms Rāvaṇa’s stature as a cultural and literary figure whose poetic expression continues to provoke scholarly interest and devotional engagement across linguistic, historical, and spiritual contexts
Inter-cultural coexistence and inter-community cooperation in South Asia
Full text linkA Sinhala translation of a speech given by Sudharshan Seneviratne at the United Nations General Assembly, New York (2011) entitled: Humanism for Peace: A Buddhist Perspectiv
Recommendations for Selection Areas for the Collection of Sexual Assault Evidence from the Oral Cavity
Full text linkIn this study, female to male oral sex occurred between seven participating couples to determine an efficient collection method for male cellular material located in the oral cavity. One cotton and one nylon swab were simultaneously used to swab two areas of the oral cavity at one, six, twelve, and twenty-four hours post-fellatio respectively. These areas included the lips (utilizing moist and dry swabs) and the inside of the mouth with volunteers receiving specific instructions on how to swab. YSTR profiling was performed on each swab with the subsequent profiles compared to the reference profile of the male. Full YSTR profiles (defined as profiles with at least 22 of 23 alleles matching the male) were obtained in 81% of swabs collected at the one-hour time interval, 67% of swabs at the six-hour time interval, 62% of swabs at the twelve-hour time interval, and 53% of swabs at the twenty four-hour time interval. A higher percentage of full profiles were obtained with lip swabs. No observable difference in the ability to obtain YSTR profiles was found between the use of cotton and nylon swabs. The study yielded DNA success rates typically higher than other similar published studies which typically rely on laboratory data from sexual assault evidence. Recommendations from the study include swabbing both the lips and inside of the mouth of victims of oral sexual assault in a manner described in the study at a time frame up to at least 24 hours post-incident
The Tree of Life Essay
No full textThis is an essay on the film, The Tree of Life by Terrence Malick (2011). The essay discusses the overview of the film and argues how the film portrays nature and grace as co-dependent
Forensic Nursing Certification Board-FNCB
Full text linkAn update from the President of the Forensic Nursing Certification Board
Atteintes à l’environnement naturel et didactisme écologique dans quelques récits ivoiriens pour la jeunesse
Full text linkYacouba, chasseur africain (1998) d’Ahmadou Kourouma, Le Royaume mystérieux et autres contes de la sagesse (2014) de Seydou Gougna et Le Messager (2016) de Camara Nangala font référence à une zone de biodiversité cruciale, très marquée par la crise écologique : la Côte d’Ivoire. Cet article explore ces trois textes sous l’angle de l’écocritique ou l’écopoétique, afin de mieux cerner les enjeux actuels des défis environnementaux. Kourouma plaide en faveur des savoirs traditionnels sur l’environnement, dans un milieu rural qui se trouve être le plus ébranlé par le changement climatique. Nangala et Gougna vont plus loin, et interrogent ces lieux sur fond de crises environnementales, les œuvres intégrant ainsi une fonction pédagogique et militante. L’étude examine comment, dans les trois textes, le thème de l’environnement naturel fait le lien entre différents lieux. Ensuite, de quelle manière ils problématisent les atteintes faites à cet espace naturel, et la relation qu’ils établissent entre la destruction, la domination ou la résistance des lieux, et la destruction du sacré même, et de traditions, une clé de voûte dans la résolution de la crise climatique
Behind the Stigma: A Narrative Inquiry into the Perception and Experiences of Mental Health, Addictions, and Forensic Nurses
Full text linkMental health and forensic nurses work at the intersection of healthcare, law, and social justice, yet their roles remain undervalued within the nursing profession. This study explored how these nurses construct professional identity and resilience while navigating stigma and systemic inequity. A qualitative narrative inquiry design was used to gather written reflections from 14 nurses in Ontario and British Columbia, including registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and nurse practitioners. Participants responded to open-ended prompts through a secure online platform, describing experiences of stigma, workplace hostility, advocacy, and meaning in their work. Data were analyzed thematically and through a composite narrative approach to capture both individual and collective perspectives. Six major themes emerged: stigma and systemic misrepresentation, stigma toward patients, advocacy and emotional labor, workplace hostility, purpose and resilience, and systemic barriers. Findings demonstrate that nurses experience both external and internalized stigma that diminishes professional legitimacy, yet they construct identities grounded in empathy, advocacy, and relational expertise. The study applies Goffman’s concept of courtesy stigma and social identity theory to interpret how hierarchies shape belonging within healthcare. These results stress the need for stigma-reduction education, mentorship programs, and policy investment in community mental health services. Centering nurses’ voices through narrative inquiry reframes mental health and forensic nursing as advanced, relational, and justice-oriented practice