I'm a consultant, author and guest speaker currently residing in Scotland, with specialisms in policing, harm reduction, public health, childhood domestic abuse and vulnerability.
With over two decades of experience, I focus on promoting trauma-aware care, addressing the challenges faced by communities, children, young people and marginalised populations in relation to organised crime and criminalisation.
I have been part of the Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA) since 2016 and continue to support this network at the present day.
I regularly write commentaries or good standards of practice for Policing Insight, mainly on public health, organised crime and community safety/wellbeing. I have also given advisory pieces to the Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre.
I use my lived and professional experience to encourage generative and transformative approaches for children and young people who have experienced childhood adversity, community disadvantage and violence.
I have been published in a number of networks in relation to good practice in child welfare and safeguarding.
I excelled in higher education having gained several qualifications in advanced research methods, public health, criminology, sociology, leadership and management - for many of these, I earned a top distinction.
I am looking for paid consultancy work, either in the UK or International work. I have a keen interest in an asset-based approach.
Harm reduction
Trauma and care
Asset-based approaches against organised crime
Child protection
Safeguarding
Research
Addressing marginalisation
Creative methods
Guest speaking
Friendly, positive attitude
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Time management
Problem-solving
Verbal and written communication
Goal setting
Documentation and reporting
Multitasking Abilities
Public speaking
Analytical skills
Microsoft office
Excel
SPSS
Qualitative research software
Casework management software
Three degrees
Recent training courses on victim support
Years working in the areas of trauma, safety and harm reduction
International consultations
Trips of work experience internationally
Conferences attended and presented at