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Building a Virtual Community of Practice for Novice and Advanced Forensics Nurses: Fostering Knowledge Exchange and Professional Growth
Full text linkThis article addresses the contemporary issue of establishing a virtual Community of Practice (CoP) for novice and advanced forensic nurses, emphasizing knowledge exchange and professional growth. The central issue identified is the need for a structured and supportive environment for forensic nurses to continuously develop their skills and share expertise. Historical factors, such as the evolution of the CoP concept from social learning research in the 1980s, demonstrate the longstanding value of collaborative professional development. Social factors highlight the unique and diverse skill set required in forensic nursing and the challenges of professional isolation. Political factors include legislative changes and policy fragmentation that impact the availability of resources and support for forensic nursing practices. Economic factors underscore the inadequate funding allocations that limit forensic nurses’ ability to provide essential services and pursue continuous professional development. The potential impacts of CoPs on individual nurses, forensic nursing organizations, and society are explored. Recommendations for developing a robust virtual CoP are provided, emphasizing mentorship, continuous learning, inclusivity, and regular evaluation, incorporating insights from stakeholders to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
Forensic Nursing: Changing Our Future, Keeping Our Past
Full text linkIn this editorial, Dr. Carter-Snell reviews changes that have been occurring in forensic nursing and what remains at our core
De l’Histoire au corps : incorporer la colonisation dans L’Interdite de Malika Mokeddem et Garçon manqué de Nina Bouraoui
Full text linkDans un contexte colonial, le corps est la matérialité sur laquelle s’exerce le pouvoir. L’invasion du territoire géographique est actualisée par l’invasion du corps qui devient la propriété du colon, notamment pendant la torture. Le colonisé est rappelé à son infériorité lorsqu’il perd le contrôle de son corps, en subissant la pression du tortionnaire qui tente de l’arracher à son identité. Puisque le post-colonial existe par rapport à la colonisation, le corps ou la représentation du corps se construit dans une tentative constante de refuser la colonialité et d’actualiser la libération. Cela impliquera, dans l’Algérie fraîchement indépendante qu’écrivent Malika Mokeddem et Nina Bouraoui, des conséquences drastiques notamment sur la représentation du masculin et du féminin, qui sera l’objet d’une nouvelle guerre contre l’ancien colonisateur. Cet article propose d’étudier comment le corps, pensé comme matérialité à travers laquelle se pratiquent les hiérarchies de genre, devient, dans le roman francophone, le lieu d’expression de la tragédie coloniale
Appreciation: Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne
Full text linkAn appreciation of Sudharshan Seneviratne
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
The Editorial
Full text linkVolume 4 of the diamond-standard open-access journal Ancient Lanka is dedicated to celebrating the life and work of Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne, a pioneer Sri Lankan archaeologist and historian
Homicide with post-mortem dismemberment:: The relationship between psychiatric disease of the killer, crime scene organization, and corpse concealment.
Full text linkHomicides involving post-mortem corpse dismemberment are uncommon and present unique difficulties for criminologists and investigators. Mental health issues, their associated legal defenses, and persistent stigma usually become the focus in court hearings in these cases. If overlooked during investigations, these factors can markedly sway sentencing outcomes. A deeper scientific understanding of the connections between post-mortem dismemberment, crime scene, and corpse concealment could transform investigative methods and inspire new legal perspectives. It could also provide guidance for jurors during sentencing. This study aims to explore how a killer\u27s mental health, corpse concealment, and crime scene characteristics (based on the FBI\u27s organized/disorganized model) interrelate in cases of post-mortem dismemberment homicides. We conducted an analysis on 11 homicide cases using information available in public resources and legal databases. This data included information about the homicides themselves, the subsequent court proceedings, and any psychiatric evaluations conducted. Our goal was to investigate the correlation between killer\u27s mental illness, crime scene organization level, and corpse concealment. Kendall’s tau correlation and linear regression was performed in order to verify any possible association. The following study suggests that post-mortem dismemberment homicide, in combination with disorganized crime scenes and no corpse concealment, is linked to the mental illness of the killer. These findings can be contextualized within scientific discussions about criminal profiling or psychopathological profiling and prompt a re-evaluation of the unconscious bias in court sentencing, where motivations and extenuating circumstances such as mental health problems are often dismissed due to the gruesome nature of the crime scene
It’s just men taking an interest: Blurring understanding and recognition of coercive control
Full text linkThis article, grounded in feminist empirical research, explores women’s perceptions of domestic violence and their routes to help-seeking, irrespective of personal experiences with domestic violence and abuse. It highlights how societal norms reinforce women’s subjugation through seemingly harmless ideas like "men just taking an interest" or a "woman’s desire to please." Drawing on Kirkwood’s (1993) concept of the "distortion of a woman’s subjective reality," the study reveals how women often unknowingly adapt their lives enabling coercive control. Gendered norms perpetuate this control by subtly manipulating women\u27s daily routines, obscuring abusive behaviour in intimate heterosexual relationships. The article argues that this manipulation starts early, making coercive control harder to recognise and resist. Ultimately, the study concludes that despite feminist efforts, societal norms continue to reinforce traditional gender roles, limiting women’s autonomy and sustaining patriarchal dominance. The article argues that unless there is a shift in these norms women\u27s independence in such relationships will remain constraint
Research Reviews-Summer
Full text linkA review of articles from spring to summer by the AFN Journal club