For me these are the little things that leave traces on others. Also I feel “what you give, you get back and more. Have a great week.

As ever thanks for reading.

Be kind
Show respect
Show compassion
Be empathetic
Check in
Praise regularly.
Listen

Locard’s principle shows how every interaction—no matter how small—can make a meaningful difference. So how can this principle be applied in very day life. Simple -

Helping others can create a ripple effect, where the kindness/support you give encourages others to act similarly. Just as traces left in a forensic scenario can be traced back to their origin, acts of kindness or support can grow & spread, creating a more compassionate community

For instance, providing emotional support, offering assistance, or even just listening leaves a “trace” of kindness or encouragement, which can help someone feel valued or inspired. These positive traces can affect a person’s well-being and influence future interactions.

But for me this principle has application way beyond solving crime.

In helping people, each interaction leaves a positive impact, just as physical traces are left in forensic science.

Locard’s Principle of Exchange states that “every contact leaves a trace,” meaning when two objects come into contact, there is always a transfer of material, such as fibers, hair, or other substances.

As ever thanks for reading.

Finally when we introduce conversations on this issue early with young people we help prevent future issues. Much of what I discuss above can be implemented in younger peer groups also.

I read this story last week. It’s clear pushback from speaking up is still an issue. All Settings would benefit from a focus on how a no snitching culture helps nobody. whilst welfare officers will help it doesn’t address this issue www.bbc.com/news/article...

Next encourage early action. That way staff don’t need to snitch on their colleagues. Peer intervention is designed to support such early action. Earliest is way best. Early action leads to less harm.

Build psychological safety. A safe culture isn’t simply the goal. It’s the environment where are goals are achieved. Also such safety isn’t the end result it’s a journey that is ongoing.

Orgs require to encourage direct open conversation. Many orgs rely on e-learning to address culture issues. Such an approach fails to correct the misperceptions I discussed above. Work to create a culture where staff feel discussing concerns with each other.

Set clear ethical standard and train leaders to reward teamwork and not just individual achievement. Teamwork is a strength in orgs. It it’s seldom rewarded directly.

So orgs require to help people tap into their own moral compass and to align that with the mission of the org. In my old profession, policing, that’s simply to help communities. Help build self awareness. Don’t force bakes on staff. Align yourself with theirs.