Phil Anderson joins Paul Gullon-Scott to unpack the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study, exploring what the findings reveal about AI-generated CSAM, burnout, PTSD symptoms, and the urgent need for better support across the DFIR profession.
Dr Fazeelat Duran explores how repeated exposure to distressing material affects law enforcement staff over time—and what organisations can do to better support them.
Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about mental health and well-being in policing — and the often-overlooked toll on police families.
Bunmi Bloom, co-founder of Sena Forensics, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the emotional reality of working in digital forensics and the psychological toll of long-term exposure to traumatic material.
Carol Brooks, a cyber and organisational psychologist, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her PhD research into covert cyber investigators and the psychological factors that shape their resilience and investigative decision-making.
Phil Anderson joins Paul to unpack the new Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study — listen now and complete the survey to help shape real change for DFIs worldwide.
Retired GBI Agent Debbie Garner joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share how she advanced investigator wellness and resilience while leading child protection efforts during her 30-year career.
Hannah Bailey shares her journey from frontline policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing, explaining why culturally-aware mental health support is crucial for DFIs and frontline workers.
Dr Zoe Billings and Mark Pannone from Adapt & Evolve join the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss their unique approach to mental health and well-being in digital forensics.
Professor Patrick Brady, a criminal justice and criminology professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share his research on the mental health challenges faced by digital forensic investigators, particularly those handling child sexual
Paul Gullon-Scott BSc MA MSc MSc FMBPSS joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the mental health challenges faced by digital forensic investigators (DFIs), particularly in relation to secondary traumatic stress (STS).
Content warning – this post discusses suicidal feelings.
Si: Welcome everybody to the Forensic Focus Podcast. Today we have back with us, much to our huge pleasure, Professor Sarah Morris from the University of Southampton. Forensics guru, communicator with washing
Christa: Hello and welcome to the Forensic Focus podcast. Monthly we interview experts from the digital forensics and incident response community, on a host of topics ranging from technical aspects to soft skills. I’m your host, Christa Miller.
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