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Janine Ewen is a leading authority at the intersection of public health, law enforcement, and vulnerability, dedicated to transforming how society protects its most at-risk populations. While her influence spans the globe, Janine’s work is deeply informed by her experiences in northeast Scotland, where she has pioneered "needs-based" approaches to justice and community safety. A specialist in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and the policing of vulnerability, she bridges the gap between traditional security and compassionate social service. Janine provides students and professionals with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscapes of criminology and sociology. Her mission is clear: to foster a world where health and justice are inextricably linked, ensuring that security is built on a foundation of protection, practical reasoning, and the support of underserved communities.
This masterclass provides a longitudinal analysis of the transition from system-impacted survivor to system-shaping specialist. For over 20 years, Global Consultant Janine Ewen has translated a biography of early adversity—beginning in a women’s refuge at age nine—into a career tackling complex exploitation and criminalisation.
Having trained hundreds of officers and consulted for GLEPHA, UNODC, and Police Scotland, Janine shares the "behind-the-scenes" reality of integrating policing, vulnerability, and harm reduction. The session explores three pillars:
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Care
Vulnerability:
From Northeast Scotland to Brazil’s urban favelas, Janine offers practical guidance for practitioners and students to utilise lived experience as a transformative tool for health equity and systemic reform.
Janine Ewen is a leading authority at the intersection of public health, law enforcement, and vulnerability, dedicated to transforming how society protects its most at-risk populations. While her influence spans the globe, Janine’s work is deeply informed by her experiences in northeast Scotland, where she has pioneered "needs-based" approaches to justice and community safety. A specialist in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and the policing of vulnerability, she bridges the gap between traditional security and compassionate social service. Janine provides students and professionals with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscapes of criminology and sociology. Her mission is clear: to foster a world where health and justice are inextricably linked, ensuring that security is built on a foundation of protection, practical reasoning, and the support of underserved communities.
This masterclass provides a longitudinal analysis of the transition from system-impacted survivor to system-shaping specialist. For over 20 years, Global Consultant Janine Ewen has translated a biography of early adversity—beginning in a women’s refuge at age nine—into a career tackling complex exploitation and criminalisation.
Having trained hundreds of officers and consulted for GLEPHA, UNODC, and Police Scotland, Janine shares the "behind-the-scenes" reality of integrating policing, vulnerability, and harm reduction. The session explores three pillars:
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Care
Vulnerability:
From Northeast Scotland to Brazil’s urban favelas, Janine offers practical guidance for practitioners and students to utilise lived experience as a transformative tool for health equity and systemic reform.