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"...brings together in one volume many of the field's most accomplished experts. I am certain that this textbook will serve as an invaluable resource for the entire forensic examiner community and help shape a new generation of forensic nurses." - Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President, United States Interdisciplinary and holistic in approach, Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, Second Edition emphasizes collaborative practice and skill in caring for victims of violence and disaster. Focusing on how specific topics relate to forensic nursing, it examines human trafficking, sexual predators targeting children through the Internet, and elder abuse. Additionally, it explores workplace violence, cyber-bullying, and new developments in the field of biological evidence and DNA analysis. Focused and updated with reality-based vignettes, Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, Second Edition is practical, unique, and grounded in compassionate and competent care. A complementary Companion Website, full of learning activities and study tools for students, accompanies Forensic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, Second Edition. (c) 2013 524 pages