Emma holds a degree in Psychology and Master of Social Work. She has worked across Aotearoa, Australia, and the United Kingdom in the field of harm prevention and response. With 16 years’ experience in community development, criminal justice, mental health, and large institutions Emma provides expert guidance to navigate complex behaviours. Emma’s clinical background includes working with incarcerated sexual offenders as well as non-mandated clients who have caused harm. Her expertise in threat assessment, behavioural risk management and trauma informed practice provides reassurance to enable your organisation to move forward in a safe and defensible manner. Over the last eight years Emma has worked in the public and private sectors implementing community-led and whole of organisation change to prevent and respond to harmful behaviour. With a trauma-informed foundation Emma’s practice prioritises the needs of those who have been harmed, supports rehabilitation and reintegration for those who have caused harm, and addresses the wider needs of communities. Her unique system-wide perspective enables a holistic understanding of the complexity of factors in harm prevention and response. Emma is an expert trainer and facilitator and brings a fresh and informed approach to working with people and groups.