
Founder/Lead Consultant, Trace Forensic Health Strategies

Director of Community Partnerships, EVAWI

Deputy District Attorney, Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
If the idea of testifying in court makes you nervous, you’re not alone — confidence comes from preparation. This webinar teaches healthcare professionals the essential steps to get ready for court and navigate their role as expert witnesses.
Experienced prosecutor Njeri Mwangi and seasoned forensic nurse Angelita Olowu will walk participants through the legal system, from responding to subpoenas to preparing for trial. Learn practical guidance for working with prosecution and defense attorneys, confidently presenting your qualifications, and navigating challenging questions.
Accessibility
ASL interpretation and closed captioning in English will be provided. Contact info@evawint.org by March 6 for additional language interpretation.
Objectives
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the key components of pretrial preparation and the role of the healthcare expert in legal proceedings
- Explain how to respond to subpoenas and interact with attorneys
- Practice delivering medical forensic information with confidence
- Use the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum as tool to prepare for giving testimony
CONTINUING EDUCATION (NURSES ONLY)
EVAWI is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to provide Continuing Education contact hours for nurses (Provider #15641).
Registered Nurses can earn 1.25 contact hours after completing this webinar.
This project is supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GK-03043-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.


