Developed Within A Holistic, Caring Framework, And Well Grounded In Theory And Research, The Second Edition Continues To Provide A Unique And Comprehensive Look At Forensic Nursing From An Interdisciplinary Perspective, And Addresses The Need For Collaborative Practice And Skill In Caring For Victims Of Violence And Disaster, As Well As In Competently Assisting In Investigations. New Information Has Been Included On Human Trafficking, Sexual Predators And The Internet, And Elder Abuse.

Dr. Hammer received her Master of Science degree from New York University and her Doctorate in Nursing from Adelphi University. She has been a nurse educator for almost thirty five years having taught in associate, baccalaureate and master's degree programs. She is retired from Quinnipiac University where she served as the chairperson of the department of nursing and as the former academic coordinator of the master's program in forensic nursing. Dr. Hammer has a strong interest in forensic issues particularly in the area of elder and child abuse and in forensic nursing education. She has authored and co-authored several articles and presented at many conferences relative to forensic nursing.