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Matt Davis, a seasoned forensic professional, sharing his experience and insights on trauma recovery in the forensic field on the Forensics Unfiltered podcast.

Trauma Recovery for Forensic Professionals: Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience

March 27, 2025

Forensic professionals face some of the most intense and emotionally challenging work environments. Crime scenes, traumatic events, and high-pressure situations are part of the job—but

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Trauma Recovery for Forensic Professionals: Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience

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View from the presenter's table at the IAI Conference in Reno, Nevada, showing a laptop displaying the title slide "Elevating Mock Crime Scenes for CSI Training" with an engaged audience in the background.

Elevating Mock Crime Scenes to Enhance CSI Training

Erin and Ashley, co-owners of Gap Science, walking confidently as successful forensic entrepreneurs—empowering others to start a forensic business with confidence.

Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Start A Forensic Business Without Fear

Forensic Training with Purpose: Crafting Exercises for Maximum Impact

Erin West, co-owner of Gap Science, walking in business casual attire with a laptop in hand, representing professionalism in forensic business marketing. Learn how to advertise a forensic business effectively.

How to Advertise Your Brand-New Baby Forensic Business

Ashley and Erin, co-owners of Gap Science, discuss strategies for improving forensic employee retention while searching on a phone, with a search bar displaying 'how to improve forensic employee retention' above.

Improve Forensic Employee Retention with Mentorship and Professional Development

Amanda Lloyd, founder of The Proper Seal, wearing a pink jacket and sharing insights for building a successful forensic blog on the Forensics Unfiltered podcast.

Behind the Scenes of The Proper Seal: A Forensic Blog with Amanda Lloyd

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How to Start A Forensic Business in 2025 for $250 or Less

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Forensic Unit Step Plan: Why It Matters & How to Get Started

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