Policy Gaps in Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Care: A 50-State and Territory Review of Health Care Provider and Access Requirements
This policy review reveals inconsistencies across U.S. jurisdictions regarding provider authorization, training requirements, and access to MFEs. Without regulation, survivors face inequitable access to care nationwide, underscoring the need for strengthened state-level policies that standardize access and establish funding for consistent care standards.
Authors
- Jennifer Delwiche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9629-3001)
- Sheridan Miyamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0494-1839)
- Jocelyn M. Delgado Spicuzza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3183-0707)
- Sarah Wangerin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3566-168X)
- Jessica Birbeck
Institutions
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- Montana State University (US)
- Jones College (US)
- Saft (France) (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Forensic Nursing
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jfn.0000000000000587
- Primary Topic
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00