Service Activities & Media

a)  Current Appointments / Community Service Activities

President- Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN) 2025-2026

Editor-in-Chief JAFN -Journal of the Academy of Forensic Nursing (Sept 2022-2025) On leave while AFN president. https://mrujs.mtroyal.ca/index.php/jafn 

Chair, International Special Interest Group AFN, 2023-2025

Board Director, Academy of Forensic Nurses  https://www.goafn.org/   (Dec 2019-2022 )

Chair , Nominations Committee, International Association of Forensic Nurses https://www.forensicnurses.org/   (Nov 2019-2020)

Director - Forensic Education (2013-now)  http://forensiceducation.ca/   (2013-  )

Educator/facilitator (2018-current) Punjabi  Community Health Services Calgary

Affiliate- Centre for Community Disaster Research (CCDR)

Member- Alberta Mental Health and Addictions research hub

Member (2018, current), Sexual abuse of older adults task force, Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) 

Member, Calgary Domestic Violence Collective (CDVC) Training Task force, fall 2010current  

b) Expert Witness Activities

Sexual assault and abuse cases

• • • written expert opinion without court- 5

    • expert witness testimony - Court of Queen's Bench x 11, provincial/tribal court x 2

    • fact witness testimony - Court of Queen's Bench x 6, provincial/tribal x 2

Emergency nursing cases 

• • • written opinion without court 2

    • expert opinion- Court of Queen's Bench x 1,  Provincial court x 1, professional tribunal x 1

c) Community Consultations 

2023 Province of PEI, Interministerial Women's Secretariat. Improved sexual assault services, trauma informed police interviewing

2014 Government of Alberta Human Services- strategic planning for sexual assault services in Alberta  

2013 Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness – models of sexual assault delivery and best practices  

2013  Carter-Snell, C., Barbados, B. Silverstone, A., Tomlinson, D., Skulsky, E & McCracken, L. (2013) Alberta Health Services Leadership in Reducing Domestic Violence. A briefing paper presented to Alberta Health Services to advocate for universal domestic violence screening across the province.  

 2010 Prince Edward Island Community and Family Services- potential implementation of SANE Services in PEI Emergency Departments  

d) Past Community Appointments  

Member, Standards task force, International Association of Forensic Nurses (Oct 2013-2018)  

Member, National Strategic Planning Committee, making a Difference Canada (focus is improving forensic care for victims of sexual assault) 2006-2012

Member, Canadian Nurses’ Association Emergency Certification Board (2009-2015)  

Member/Co-author, International member committee, International Association of Forensic Nurses (Committee Type: Other). Role: Member. Developing international core curriculum for beginning forensic nurses. (2010-2018)  

Director – Board of Directors, cc4ms (Canadian Centre for Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse), appointed Nov 2014-Jun 2018. 

Chair - Treatment Advisory Committee, cc4ms (Canadian Centre for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse)-(Apr 2015-Jun 2018) Member Feb 2013-2018.  

Member, Core Curriculum Development Focus Group (1995 & 2005), Canadian Nurses Association – Emergency Certification Board  

Research editor, Outlook, publication of the National Emergency Nurses’ Affiliation (approx 2003-2012)  

Member, Forensic Nursing Core Curriculum Committee – International Association of Forensic Nurses, 2010 – 2011.  

Chair, Curriculum Subcommittee of the Education Committee, International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), 2006-2010  

Forensic Nursing Core Curriculum Committee, International Association of Forensic Nurses (Committee Type: Other). Role: Member. Developing international core curriculum for beginning forensic nurses. (2010, August – 2012)  

Member, International Association of Forensic Nurses’ task force for developing graduate level (Master’s, PhD) curriculum in forensic nursing (2004-2006)  

Member, focus group and committee, Alberta Government Roundtable on Family Violence & Bullying   

Member, Ontario Health grants review board (1991-1993)  

Chair, Nursing Scholarship Committee, Ottawa Hospital (1991-1995)  

Member, Accreditation standards committee-Emergency subcommittee, Ottawa (approx. 1990)

Broadcast Interviews  

2020, Feb 4- CBC interview with Jennifer Lee  re Alberta Health cost savings recommendations, quotes used on "Homestretch"

2018, May 19- CBC David Gray- EyeOpener. “Sexual assault prevention in disasters”  

2016, January 19 on Radio 770 by Angela Kokot.  Male reactions after rejection in a relationship.   

2015, March 25 on CBC News Nova Scotia, by MacIvor, A. “Rural sexual assault services” http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/NS/ID/2660706024/  (at 8:52)  

2015, March 25 on CBC the National, by MacIvor, A. “Sexual assault services”  http://www.cbc.ca/thenational/watch/ (at 15:52)  

2011, December 22 On CBC News: CBC, by Snaddon, E. "Better rural sexual assault care aim of project".  

2010 CBC Television- PEI. "Sexual Assault Nursing Teams".  

2009, October On CBC Radio. "PTSD and Hostage taking".  

1992, March 16 On CBC Radio, Ottawa: CBC, by Early, T. "Emergency nurse manager as a "dream job"".  

Text Interviews  

2020 May 4  Mount Royal  University News, by Rolfe, M. "Professor's expertise in gender-based violence sought by emergency planners" https://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/MediaRoom/Stories/professors-expertise-in-gender-based-violence-sought-by-emergency-planners.htm 

2020 Feb  4 CBC- Sarah Rieger.  Recommendation to replace higher-educated nurses with cheaper staff could backfire, nurses warn. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/nurses-ahs-review-1.5452219 

2018, May 19- CBC News- Rachel Ward – interviewed for web article.  

2018, Feb 27. In Mount Royal University News, by Rolfe, M. “Nursing professor’s work improves treatment of sexual assault victims: Cathy Carter-Snell is influencing change at the national level. http://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/MediaRoom/Newsroom/improvestreatment.htm  

2015, Mar 25.   In CBC News Nova Scotia, by MacIvor, A.  “Rural Nova Scotia lagging in sexual assault care” 2014, Oct 1. In Calgary Herald, by Ho, C. “Mount Royal’s Stepping Up program aimed at preventing dating violence.”  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rural-nova-scotia-lagging-in-sexualassault-care-1.3009832   

2013, April 19. In Calgary Herald, by Weismiller, B. "MRU cuts draw vocal and silent protests".  

2012, January 10. In Calgary Herald, by Singleton, D. "MRU study looks into rural sexual assault treatment". 

2011, November 11. In Post media (variations of story appeared in 11 national papers within 3 days), by Quan, D. "Long road to help for victims of rural sexual assault".page 12 / 18  

2011, February. In Canadian Nurse Magazine, pp 24-25, by Cavanaugh, S. "On the lookout for Human Trafficking". http://canadian-nurse.com/en/articles/issues/2011/february-2011/on-the-lookout-for-humantrafficking-early-charges-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg   

2010, May 10. In the Guardian Newspaper (PEI), Mitchell Macdonald, 10/05/2010. ""Expert outlines Canada's goal for victims of sexual assault"". http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Regional/2010-05-10/article-1289313/Expert-outlinesCanadas-goal-for-victims-of-sexual-assault/1   

2003, May 31. In Calgary Herald, by Summerfield, R. "Crime-scene science sheds light on sexual predators".  

2003, May 31. In Calgary Sun, by Wood, M. "Book 'em: Cathy Carter-Snell, coordinator of forensic studies at Mount Royal College displays books and a blue light at a two-day crime fighting conference".  

2003, May 30. In Calgary Herald, by Gradon, J. "Forensic scientist fascinates".  

2003, June 1. In Calgary Sun, by Wood, M. "Child-killers focus of forensic meeting".  

2004, March 13. In Calgary Herald, by Fekete, J. "Health suit ruling puts waiting lists under fire".  

a) School of Nursing and Midwifery  

Canadian Registration Exam Committee (CREC)  2015-2023

Nursing Scholarship Committee-Member (2009-2017), main committee plus member organizing Subcommittee for “Exploratory research in a confirmatory world” Speaker Dr. Stebbins (June 7, 2013). Sponsor: CNEST & Nursing Scholarship Committee.   

Curriculum Committee (ex-officio), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mount Royal University (2013-2016).  

Tenure & Promotion Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery. Role-elected member (2013-2014, 2017-2019).  

Tenure & Promotion Committee, Advanced Specialty Health Studies. (2010-2013).  

Leadership Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery.   

Advanced Specialty Health Studies Department Meetings (Committee Type: Department). Role: Member. (2009, June - 2013, June)  

Forensic Advisory Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: Other). Role: Co-chair. Work with external chair to coordinate meetings/agendas, report on Forensic activities. (1999 – 2013)  

ACCN Advisory Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: Other). Role: member, advisor to external chair to coordinate meetings/agendas & report on Emergency program.  

Hiring Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: Department). Role:  

Member. Interviewed and hired a new instructional assistant for department. (2011, May)  

Hiring Committee- Tenure track Studies in Aging (Committee Type: Department). Role: Member. (2010, May)  

b) Faculty of Health and Community Studies  

Chair- Teaching and Learning Committee (2019-now)

Member: Advisory Commiteee: Stephanson Cooke Violence Prevention Event Advisory committee – Health and Community Studies. Role: Member of faculty advisory board for this student led event scheduled twice over the next two years. (2013-now)  

Scholars’ Council, Faculty of Health and Community Studies Committee, Mount Royal University. Role: Member (2013-now).  Subcommittee chair- Research and Scholarship Event Dec 3, 2013. Interim Chair 2014-2015.  

Joint Directors of Research Committee, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, Mount Royal University. (2013-2016)  

Faculty Council, Health and Community Studies, MRU (Committee Type: Faculty). Role: Member. Discuss issues of concern to the Faculty and Departments (attend at least 2 a year). (2008 – now)  

 c) Mount Royal University  

MRU Research and Scholarship Review Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: University). Role: Member. Review applications for internal grants, dissemination.  (2009-2012; 2018-2021)  

Research affiliate- Centre for Community Disaster Research (CCDR).

Research and Scholarship Subcommittee GFC- nonvoting member (Feb 2018-June 2018)  

Student Human Research Ethics Committee (SHREC).  Mount Royal University. Role: Chair (June 2015-Dec 2016)  

Human Research Ethics Board (HREB), Mount Royal University. Role: Member (2013, Sept-2016, Jun), Vice-Chair (Jun 2015-Dec 2016)  

Research Infrastructure Task Force, Mount Royal University, Faculty of Health and Community Studies (Committee Type: Faculty). Role: Member. (2012, September - 2013, February)  

MRU Research and Scholarship Review Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: University). Role: Member. Review applications for internal grants, dissemination.  (2009-2012)  

MRC College Wide Outcomes Task Force, Mount Royal College (Committee Type: University). Role: Member. Worked with information retrieval subgroup, developed rubric template. (1998 – 2002)  

 d) Mount Royal Faculty Association (MRFA)

Faculty Leave Committee (MRFA Rep), Mount Royal University (Committee Type: University). Role: Member. (2012, June - 2014, June)  

MRFA Professional Development Committee, Mount Royal University (Committee Type: MRFA (Faculty Assoc.)). Role: Co-chair. Planned and coordinated professional development activities for faculty. (2004, August – 2006)