International Association for Identification
Resiliency Committee Resources
Below you will find resources that support resiliency in a number of ways: from wellness to agency support, to individual resources. If you, or your agency, have any specific needs, questions, or requests, please contact Heidi Sievers, Chair of the IAI Resiliency Committee (sieversforensics@gmail.com or 727-247-4075).
Resource: Prime for Life offered by Prevention Research
Description: Resources, programs, and classes designed to address and prevent future problems with drugs and alcohol.
Link/ Contact: https://primeforlife.org/#OurPrograms or info@primeforlife.org
Resource: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Peer Support Group
Description: Provides an informal, private opportunity 24 hours a day to discuss issues, difficulties, or mental health concerns to assist in exploring resources and prevention measures.
Link: https://www.fletc.gov/peer-support-program
Contact: fletc-peersupport@fletc.dhs.gov 24-hour Support Phone Number: (877) 235-7337
Resource: CopLine
Description: Confidential, 24/7 peer support hotline answered by retired law enforcement officers to provide emotional support to active and retired officers and family members.
Link: https://www.copline.org/
Resource: Survive First
Description: Organization focused on supporting first responders and their families by providing mental health resources, treatment assistance, and education on mental wellness.
Link: https://survivefirst.us/
Resource: After Action
Description: Dedicated support program designed to address the mental health needs of first responders, including sheriffs, deputies, and correctional officers. Our mission is to provide confidential, trauma-informed care to those who serve on the front lines, helping them recover from critical incidents, manage long-term stress, and build resilience.
Link: https://afteraction.care/
Resource: Safe Call Now
Description: Staffed by public safety professionals and former law enforcement who provide assistance, resources, and support for public safety professionals and their families.
Contact: 206-459-3020
Resource: Next Rung
Description: Offers free peer support via talk, text, social media messaging, email, Skype, or FaceTime.
Contact: Text SUPPORT to 1-833-NXT-RUNG (698-7864)
Resource: National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer Support Resources
Description: Provides resources, literature, and assistance in developing advocacy and support groups.
Link: https://www.nami.org/frontline-professionals/public-safety-professionals/peer-support-resources/
Resource: Empowering Freedom: Forensic Peer Support Training
Description: 3-day (18-hour) Forensic Peer Support training for those who want to support individuals with mental health or co-occurring challenges in the criminal justice system.
Link: https://empoweringfreedom.org/forensic-peer-support
Resource: SAFE Project
Description: Training focused on providing training for those who seek to assist individuals with substance use disorders and behavioral health crises within the criminal justice setting.
Link: https://www.safeproject.us/ifprs-training/
Resource: Stress Care DOC
Description: An organization that provides support, training, and services for both individuals and agencies seeking to build resilience through peer support.
Link: https://stresscaredoc.com/about
Podcasts/Videos:
Resource: Justice Project Excellence Program, Just Science Audio Podcast Workforce Resiliency Episode
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wzIriq1X9s
Resource: The Minutiae Trois Podcast, Resiliency in Forensic Science with Jan LeMay
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gbFieHPICQ
Resource: Responder Resilience, Responder TV
Link: https://www.respondertv.com/videos/
Resource: Forensics Unfiltered with Gap Science Podcast
Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpFghnGiR9fiS1-wx12lDEav10UTjP-op
Literature and Articles
Resource: The Moderating Roles of Resilience and Coping Stretegy on Well-Being of Victimized Forensic Workers (2022). Author(s): Rou, C., Jankovic, M., & Bogaerts, S.
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11610200/
Resource: Do Forensic Scientists Experience Trauma at Work? Unpacking What We Know About Stress, Trauma, and Burnout in a “Forgotten Population” Author(s): Nutting, J. via ISHI Report
Link: https://www.ishinews.com/do-forensic-scientists-experience-trauma-at-work-unpacking-what-we-know-about-stress-trauma-and-burnout-in-a-forgotten-population/
Resource: Mental Health in Law Enforcement, Florida Sheriff’s Association
Link: https://flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/mental-health-in-law-enforcement-supporting-floridas-deputies/
Resource: Depression. (2008). Mayo Clinic Online. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
Resource: Elements of Crisis Intervention: Crises and How to Respond to Them (2nd Ed). Pacific Grove, CA. Author(s): Greenstone, J.L., & Leviton, S.C. (2002).
Resource: Sad Persons Scale Review. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. Author: Juhnke, G. (1994).
Resource: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Living Works Education (2006). Link: http://www.livingworks.net
Resource: Should Troubled Officers Take Antidepressant Medication? Force Science (2008). Link: http://www.forcesciencenews.com/home/detail.html?serial=35