Survivors of violence deserve expert forensic nursing care. Forensic nurses deserve training, renewal, and a community that keeps them competent, confident, and in their calling.
Forensic nurses—many working on top of a full-time primary nursing role—face constant exposure to vivid narratives of violence. Vicarious trauma and burnout perpetuate nurse exodus from the specialty, leaving survivors without the expert care they deserve.
Two synergistic programs — cutting-edge ethical training and deep restoration — designed by nurses, for nurses.
Ethical, immersive AI VR simulations where virtual survivors react authentically to trauma-informed care. Nurses build muscle memory safely, before any real patient encounter.
Intulect's AI responds dynamically to nurse behavior — building real clinical instincts safely, without patient-actors.
Restorative retreats in extraordinary natural settings — the California Redwoods, Lake Superior's shores — fueling nurses up with nature, nurture, and trauma-informed care.
ReLAB is a revolution by nurses, for nurses — so that every survivor can access the expert, compassionate care they deserve.— Carolyn M. Porta, PhD, MPH, RN, SANE-A, FAAN · ReLAB Co-Founder
It means lending calm during chaos, providing care when injured, giving support when feeling alone, allowing space when it feels like everything is closing in.
It's my calling. I can meet patients at their worst and do a job that many don't do.
At the end of a visit when my patient starts to exhale — as they have been heard, cared for, and have a plan — that's why I stay.
ReLAB is a University of Minnesota Start-Up built by forensic nurses, for forensic nurses — bringing together clinical expertise, leadership, and a shared commitment to transforming the specialty.