Trauma-informed pedagogy in forensic science education: Scoping review of and reflection on (very limited) available evidence

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Science & Justice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.scijus.2024.12.003

Rafael Venson , Ann-Sophie Korb

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Abstract

Trauma-informed pedagogy (TIP) is an educational approach designed to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on students, fostering supportive learning. It has been used and researched in various academic disciplines for years. However, its integration into forensic science education has not been assessed. Forensic science is a unique field, as it unavoidably covers potentially traumatic content, which is a concern, but also important for future forensic professionals. This scoping review aims to summarise existing research on TIP within forensic science education and reflect on its implications from the perspectives of educators with both field and academic experience. A comprehensive search of multiple databases was conducted, resulting in 1293 unique publications, of which, only two were relevant studies, but with many limitations in terms of novelty. The limited evidence highlights the urgent need for further research tailored specifically to forensic education. This review initiates a critical discussion on implementing TIP in forensic science, aiming to enhance both student well-being and educational outcomes.

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Science & Justice 医学-病理学

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4.20

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15.80%

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81 days

期刊介绍： Science & Justice provides a forum to promote communication and publication of original articles, reviews and correspondence on subjects that spark debates within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. The journal provides a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. Science & Justice is published six times a year, and will be of interest primarily to practising forensic scientists and their colleagues in related fields. It is chiefly concerned with the publication of formal scientific papers, in keeping with its international learned status, but will not accept any article describing experimentation on animals which does not meet strict ethical standards. Promote communication and informed debate within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. To promote the publication of learned and original research findings from all areas of the forensic sciences and by so doing to advance the profession. To promote the publication of case based material by way of case reviews. To promote the publication of conference proceedings which are of interest to the forensic science community. To provide a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. To appeal to all those with an interest in the forensic sciences.