What's in it for me?
If you are a radiographer or associated professional working in, or interested in, the investigation of:
- Coroners’ cases
- Major incidents
- Assault
- Non accidental injury
- Child protection issues
- Cot death
- Elder abuse investigation
- Sudden death
- Detection of narcotics
- Litigation or medico-legal cases
- Artefact or archaeological examinations
or if you are interested in providing forensic radiographic services in support of mass fatality incidents, natural disasters, war crimes, genocide, torture and other human rights violations...
The Association of Forensic Radiographers can offer you guidance, shared experience, networking, collective knowledge, training, education, group support, information, protocol development, procedures, research opportunities, and much more...
Opportunities to work with other forensic organisations
To date, our members have been involved with:
- Developing post-graduate forensic radiography courses in conjunction with universities and academic institutions
- Investigation of archaeological remains for international film and television presentations
- Identifying victims of mass fatality incidents in the UK and abroad
- Investigation of high profile homicide cases in the UK and abroad
- Investigations into war crimes and genocide in Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone
and Croatia - Organising and managing national forensic training courses and conferences
- Advising UK and international government bodies and professional organisations on
forensic radiography policies and procedures - Advising national programmes on emergency planning
- Worldwide study and presentations on forensic radiography.
Why should I join?
On joining, you will receive:
- Your AFR membership pack, badge and card
- Regular e-newsletters
- Details of projects and training programmes
- Up-to-date information through the members’ section of the AFR website
- Advance notice of, and discounted rates for, training events.
