First published in 1997, and then revised and updated in 2009 and 2015, the Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards “identifies expectations for the role and practice of the forensic nurse.” This document, created by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and approved by the American Nurses Association, specifically recognizes the role of the SANE as a forensic nurse. In 1996, IAFN published the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Standards of Practice.65 Since recognition of the Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice by the American Nurses Association, IAFN has not created a separate standard for SANEs. IAFN believes that the standards for forensic nurses should apply to all roles, including the role of the SANE; therefore, this document serves as a guide for identifying appropriate roles and responsibilities. The Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards are currently being revised and updated and should be available in 2016.