Criminology and victimology consultancy for individuals, families, professionals, organisations and communities navigating crime, victimisation, conflict and court-related processes.
Criminology · Victimology · Trauma-informed consultation
Crime, victimisation, conflict and justice processes can leave people, families and teams facing difficult questions, emotional pressure and decisions with lasting consequences.
Amani brings together criminology, victimology and trauma-informed understanding to help clarify what is happening, consider the people affected and identify a thoughtful, professionally grounded way forward.
Understanding crime requires consideration of the incident, the people involved and the wider social, environmental and situational context.
Consultancy may explore:
This service provides criminological analysis only. It does not include criminal profiling, diagnosis, forensic assessment, formal security assessment or law enforcement risk assessment.
Victimology examines victims, victimisation and the wider impact of crime on individuals, families, organisations and communities.
Consultancy may assist with:
Taking part in a criminal justice process can be complex and emotionally demanding.
Amani provides structured, non-legal support to help individuals understand and organise their experiences before engaging with appropriate legal or justice professionals. This may include:
Legal advice and legal representation are outside the scope of this service.
Amani supports workplaces, schools, non-profit organisations, community initiatives and professionals seeking an informed criminological or victimological perspective.
Consultancy may assist with:
Research-informed support is available for individuals, organisations and professionals working with crime- and victimisation-related topics.
Services may include:
Some matters involve overlapping concerns relating to crime, victimisation, behaviour, conflict, risk or justice-related processes.
Each consultation is considered individually to clarify the relevant criminological question, identify appropriate assistance and determine whether referral is recommended.
Depending on the nature of the consultation, areas of interest include:
Amani Practice approaches each matter with sensitivity, objectivity and respect for everyone involved.
Where a matter requires legal, forensic, investigative, clinical, security or other specialist intervention, appropriate referral will be recommended.
You do not need a fully formed brief before getting in touch. A first message can outline the situation, who is involved and what kind of clarity or preparation may be needed.
Janika will consider whether the request falls within Amani’s professional scope, clarify the purpose of the consultation and explain an appropriate next step.
Share a brief outline of the situation and what support you are seeking.
Janika will ask focused questions to understand the context, people involved and desired outcome.
If Amani is a suitable fit, the scope, format and practical arrangements can then be agreed.
Consultancy is available to individuals, families, professionals, organisations and communities affected by crime, victimisation, conflict or justice-related processes. The first conversation helps determine whether the request fits Janika’s professional scope.
Yes. Amani may provide emotional and psychological preparation for court or testimony-related processes within Janika’s professional scope. This can help a person understand what to expect, prepare questions and approach the process with greater emotional readiness.
No. Consultancy does not replace legal advice, legal representation, forensic assessment or expert evidence. Where another professional service is needed, Janika will clarify the limits of her role and discuss appropriate referral options.
Yes. Amani can consult with healthcare professionals, practitioners, teams and organisations seeking trauma-informed insight into victimisation, behaviour, conflict or the human impact of difficult processes. The scope is agreed according to the context and need.
Every case or project might differ in terms of your unique needs. Please reach out to Janika and briefly explain your needs. She will evaluate the information and give you feedback with a proposal/quotation advising on potential costs. Quotations mostly include allotted time Janika will be consulting with you, as well as some specifics that could for example be travelling or report writing, if applicable.
Janika will review the information you share, clarify the purpose and scope of the request, and let you know whether Amani is an appropriate fit. If so, she will explain the proposed format, practical arrangements and next step.
A calm, trauma-informed practice supporting individuals, professionals and communities through experiences of trauma, crime, conflict and disconnection.
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