Collaborating for Equitable Language Access for Survivors of Sexual Violence: (4) Interpreter Services During the Medical Forensic Exam


In the final session of this webinar series, the IAFN and API-GBV will explore working with interpreters during the medical forensic examination in a clinical setting. The presenters for this webinar will provide an overview of the medical forensic exam to enhance interpreter’s knowledge on the components of the medical forensic exam and its process. The presenters will bring to the attention of health care clinicians, the Guiding Principles for Interpreters working with survivors of personal violence. Additionally, webinar participants will gain insight on how to effectively create policies and procedures that enhance the process of working with interpreters in a clinical setting for all parties involved.

Presented by: Angelita Olowu BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, Carola Green, BS, FCCI


The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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