Bridging the Village Gaps
A trauma- and violence-informed nurse consulting firm driving real change by equipping professionals, community agencies, families, youth, and survivors to achieve lasting outcomes and build thriving communities through prevention and early intervention.
Women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence.
People every minute are physically abused by an intimate partner.
Child maltreatment referrals are made annually.
Of sexual assaults are not reported to the police.
Combatting Violence, Trauma, and Adversity
Empowering Change and Healing
In a world where violence, trauma, and adversity leave lasting scars on individuals and communities, we choose action over silence. We are committed to addressing these challenges head-on by strengthening trust between community agencies and members, providing critical support, resources, and advocacy, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces where healing and growth are possible.
Background of MedEd LawTM
MedEd LawTM Consulting, LLC is a forensic nurse–led coaching and consulting firm that partners with youth, families, professionals, and community agencies across the State of Colorado. We provide education, training, consultation, and advocacy to address the forensic, health, social, and systemic factors that affect one’s ability to thrive.
Mission
To support parents, professionals, and organizations in creating health-promoting relationships and safe spaces with children, adolescents, and survivors of violence using a proactive, upstream, multidisciplinary, trauma-informed “Village” approach to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
Vision
To empower and equip youth, families and survivors of violence and vulnerability with the tools, support, and safe environments they need to grow, heal, and thrive.
Core values and approach
- Wholistic-centered healing
- Empowerment
- Trauma informed & responsive care
- Effective multidisciplinary communication & collaboration
- Inclusion and equity
- Proactive, upstream action & outcomes
- Cultivation of authentic, health-promoting relationships
What can you expect from MedEd LawTM?
“Together Everyone Achieves More” and is fundamental to this work, as meaningful and lasting change requires a coordinated, village-based approach to supporting survivors, children, & families. It truly takes a Village to raise a child!
Expert Consultation & Testimony
We provide expert consultation to professionals and community agencies to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and improve their approaches, responses, and support for survivors, youth, and families helping to bridge gaps in access to care, resources, and essential services.
We also provide expert testimony in both civil and criminal court systems.
Education & Training
We educate and train professionals and community agencies on medical-forensic issues to strengthen their knowledge, improve trauma-informed responses, and enhance the quality of care and support provided to youth, families, and survivors impacted by trauma, violence, exploitation, and adversity.
We also empower youth, families, and survivors of trauma to take ownership of their health and well-being by providing comprehensive health promotion education, violence prevention resources, and ongoing, compassionate support.
Advance Nursing Care
We provide comprehensive health assessments, including health assessment tool evaluations and medication utilization review, to identify and address both potential and existing medical needs upon request.
Care Coordination & Collaboration
We facilitate the coordination & navigation of care, services, resources, and 504/IEP plans for youth, families & survivors.
We also promote effective collaboration and communication among stakeholders to ensure continuity of services and timely, appropriate follow-up.
Process Improvement & Evaluation
We support policy review, data collection and analysis, and the facilitation of process improvement initiatives to mitigate risk factors, prevent further trauma, and strengthen protective factors to achieve optimal outcomes.
Sustainable Practice Enhancement
We develop educational materials, including handouts and training videos, for professionals, agencies, and staff to promote continuity and consistency among both new and existing employees.
