Embedding Trauma-Informed Practice to Strengthen Wellbeing in Forensic Workplaces

The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to present our June seminar.

This presentation examines why trauma-informed practices are needed in forensic education and how it can better support learning, wellbeing and resilience in high-stress professional environments. In forensic settings, personnel are routinely exposed to traumatic material, yet training often remains content-driven, instructor-led and insufficiently responsive to the individual needs of learners.

Drawing on research into the integration of trauma-informed pedagogy in forensic training, the presentation highlights gaps in current practice and explores how psychologically safer, more inclusive teaching approaches can enhance engagement, retention and performance. It will outline key findings and practical recommendations for embedding trauma-informed practice in forensic organisations, offering a timely and relevant approach to strengthening both educational outcomes and workforce wellbeing.

Featured Speaker: Linda Harrod-Eagles

Linda Harrod-Eagles is a Senior Forensic Trainer with the Queensland Police Service and has more than 25 years of experience across policing, forensic investigation and education. Her expertise is underpinned by qualifications in justice, policing, forensic investigation, training and assessment, education, humanities, and guidance and counselling, together with registration with the Australian Counselling Association.

Her research focuses on trauma-informed pedagogy, mental health strategies and psychotherapy, particularly in supporting wellbeing in forensic organisations. In 2026, her work was published in the Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences and contributed to a wellbeing toolkit supporting approximately 4,000 forensic personnel across England and Wales.