Abstract
Objective: to discuss the relevance of the forensic area in nursing care. Methods: refers to a literature review of a descriptive character with qualitative analysis. The data were collected from an exploratory reading of the articles, and 26 articles were found. Of these, 11 were selected, which met the criteria of inclusion and exclusion of the research. Results: forensic nursing emerges as a specialization that will provide theoretical and scientific support to professionals so that they can provide specialized assistance to victims of various types of violence. This professional aims to examine, recognize, collect and preserve criminal evidence, as well as promote health education among the population against violence. Conclusion: violence is a problem that is present today. Forensic nurses have the potential to assist in this context by presenting specific skills as well as working on the present and on prevention. Other studies on the subject need to be started due to the fact that the collection on the subject is reduced.