Laurie Charles, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, CHSE, AFN-C, IVSE-C, DF-AFN

Representative Publications

Book Chapters

• Sanchez, R., Charles, L., Silva, K., & Speck, P.M. (2022). Human trafficking. In Faugno, D.K., Mitchell, S.A., Sievers, V., Pederson, S., Volz, J, & Speck, P.M. Introduction to forensic nursing: Principles and practice. STM Learning: St. Louis, MO ISBN-13: 978-953119-07-0
• Charles, L. (2018). Sexual assault evidence collection techniques. In Mozayani, A., & Parish-Fisher, C. (Eds.). Forensic evidence management: From the crime scene to the courtroom, 43-54. CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL. ISBN-13: 978-1498777186   

State Practice Protocol

• Charles, L., Mitchell, S.A., Larsen, T., Dillahunty, A., Casey, B., DeLeon, M., Fears, R., Hughes, N., Parkus, D., Ruda, M., Loewen, N., ... & Ward, K. (2022, December). Texas evidence collection protocol. Texas A&M University Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing & Texas Attorney General: Bryan, TX. https://forensic-nursing.tamu.edu/documents/tecp.pdf
• Lead the Advisory Board of 32 members from varied disciplines over 16 months to create the 2022 protocol that provides recommendations to medical, legal, law enforcement, advocacy and forensic science professionals on the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence and the minimization of physical, psychological, and spiritual trauma to the patients who present after sexual assault, as designated by Texas Government Code §420.
• Collaborated with manufacturers to update:
  • Texas-specific sexual assault evidence collection kits, contents, paperwork, diagrams, and instructions.
  • Petitioned by Texas Department of Public Safety to update the Texas-specific drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) evidence collection kits, contents, paperwork, and instructions. Lead 32-member team of various disciplines to assess and update the DFSA kits.
• Charles, L., Mitchell, S.A., Amaya, C., Eddleman, S., Larsen, T., Loewen, N., ... & Ward, K. (2019, August). Texas evidence collection protocol. Texas A&M University Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing & Texas Attorney General: Bryan, TX. https://nursing.tamu.edu/documents/txecp-final-08212019.pdf
• Lead the Advisory Board of 26 members from varied disciplines to create the 2019 protocol, updated from the 1998 version, over 18 months that provides recommendations to medical, legal, law enforcement, advocacy and forensic science professionals on the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence and the minimization of physical, psychological, and spiritual trauma to the patients who present after sexual assault, as designated by Texas Government Code §420.
• Collaborated with manufacturers to update:
  • Texas-specific sexual assault evidence collection kits, contents, paperwork, diagrams, and instructions.
    
    

Journal Articles

• Speck, P.A., Mitchell, S.A., Patch, M., Head, H.J., Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Burgess Dowdell, E., St. Germain, D., Thimsen, K., Veltman, M. (2024). Forensic nursing domains, core competencies, and content identified using the Delphi method. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 4-24. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn766 
• Downing, N., Bogue, R., Charles, L., Knutson, C., Hilton, S.G., & Mitchell, S.A. (2024). Wellbeing and burnout of nurses training as sexual assault nurse examiners before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 25-42. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn806 
• Charles, L., Escue, J., & Mitchell, S.A. (2024). Mock testimony simulation: An innovative teaching methodology for forensic nurses and prosecuting attorneys. Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing, 2(2), 45-53. https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn713 
• Mitchell, S., Seo, J., Charles, L., & Wells-Beede, E. (2023). Incorporating virtual reality simulation to conduct a sexual assault examination. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 34(3), 443-453. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222424/ 
• Gary, J.C., Charles, L., & Mitchell, S.A. (2023, March 30). Sexual assault nurse examiner needs in Texas. Journal of Forensic Nursing. DOI: 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000438 
• Mitchell, S.A., Charles, L., & Downing, N. (2022, January-March). Increasing access to forensic nursing services in rural and underserved areas of Texas. Journal of Forensic Nursing. doi:10.1097/JFN.0000000000000351
  Charles, L. (2003). Acute care of the pediatric sexual assault patient. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 25(3), 229-232. https://journals.lww.com/aenjournal/Fulltext/2003/07000/Acute_Care_of_the_Pediatric_Sexual_Assault_Patient.3.aspx 

Certification Manuals

• Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Mitchell, S.A., Hayes, H., Patch, M., Dowdell, E.B., St. Germain, D., Veltman, M., & Speck, P.M. (2022). Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification renewal manual. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02fc3ef2e6b128dcd27492/t/624cc78918291f1779ab1226/1649198993260/Certification+Renewal+Manual_2022.pdf 
• Berishaj, K., Charles, L., Doss, J., Mitchell, S.A., Hayes, H., Patch, M., Dowdell, E.B., St. Germain, D., Veltman, M., & Speck, P.M. (2021). Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) certification examination application manual. https://goforensicncb.org/s/29Oct21-CertificationExaminationApplicationManual.pdf 

Podcasts/Media

• Roark, J. (2023, May 9). Doctor of Nursing Practice degree will add to respect and credibility of accomplished forensic nurse. University of St. Thomas – Houston: News and success stories. https://news.stthom.edu/doctor-of-nursing-practice-degree-will-add-to-respect-and--credibility-of-accomplished-forensic-nurse/ 
• Gerszewski, T. (2023, March 30). Texas A&M, Attorney General publish new evidence collection guidelines: Texas evidence collection protocol is used by responders to sexual assault. Vital Record. https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/texas-am-attorney-general-publishes-new-evidence-collection-guidelines/ 
• Crisalfi, D., Medlin, C., Murray, K., Coleman, M.E., Charles, L., Enloe, J., & Jewell, A. (2021, October 4). Prevention Panel: Domestic Violence Prevention & Awareness Month [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions.
• Jones, J., Crisalfi, D., Charles, L., & Spitznagle, L. (2021, January 11). (In)visibility of human trafficking [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions. https://fb.watch/3m_jFWmPK3/ 
• Jones, J., Crisalfi, D., Charles, L., Brunson, K., Downing, N., & Santerre-Ruble, A. (2020, October 7). Community conversations; Relationship violence & COVID-19 [Facebook Live]. Texas A&M Health Promotions. https://fb.watch/3m_ybF2LUI/ 
• Charles, L. & Low, M. (2020, January 10). Human trafficking: A WGU graduates’ experience with the trafficking of humans [Podcast]. https://www.wgu.edu/inspire/laurie-charles.html
• Charles, L. (2019, May 24). Everyone’s role in fighting human trafficking. Texas A&M Health Talk [Podcast]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-a-m-health-talk/id1439511943
• Charles, L. Raja., S. & Taylor, R. (2019, December 10). Texas Association of Community Health Centers sexual assault trauma-informed care (TIC) TIC-Talk [Podcast].
• Sheridan, D., Downing, N., & Charles, L. (2016, September 13). Basic evidence collection in the emergency department. [Video lecture series]. Bryan, TX.