Forensic Foundations International

Who are we?

Background

Forensic Foundations International Pty Ltd provides consultancy, auditing and training programs for practitioners working in the scientific and/or legal domains.

Forensic Foundations International operates in all discipline areas (not just the traditional forensic sciences / CSI), focusing on quality management and the interface between discipline knowledge and the legal system.

Our clients include:

Individuals
- Paraprofessionals;
- Professionals:
- Legal practitioners;
Organizations
- Forensic service providers – all disciplines not just forensic science;
- Manufacturers of DNA consumables;
- Legal firms and agencies.

Our work can be very broadly divided into the following areas (however if your interest is not listed, this does not mean we don’t or can’t provide assistance to you):

Educational and training services
Quality Management services
Consulting

Forensic Foundations’ Quality System

Quality Policy

Forensic Foundations International has established a robust quality management program to ensure that we consistently deliver flexible fit-for-purpose forensic programs to our clients aligned to our Quality Policy.

Forensic Foundations’ Quality Policy

The Management and Staff of Forensic Foundations International are committed to and focused on supporting the justice system as a whole and the individuals involved within the system, through the provision of flexible and fit-for-purpose forensic training, quality management, proficiency testing (complying with ISO 17043) and consultancy services.

The Management and Staff are committed to satisfying all applicable requirements and to continually improving the Risk Management and Quality Management Systems.

The Team

Forensic Foundations International comprises a core and an extensive network of experienced practitioners (specialists in multiple fields, legal practitioners, academics, etc) on which to draw. With a specific brief, Forensic Foundations forms a tightly focused team tailored for your exact needs, reducing time, resources and cost.

Our extensive network of subcontractor / consultants includes:

legal practitioners (practicing and academic) in each state and territory;
scientists (currently practicing, recently retired from full time work, laboratory based, university based);
medical practitioners, nurses, social workers, IT professionals, accountants, etc.

The Director

Director – Anna Davey B.Sc. (Hons) (Melb), M.Sc. (Melb), Grad Dip Legal Studies (UNE), Grad Cert Pub Sec Mgmt (Flinders), Cert IV CBT (Barton)

In 1988, Anna was employed by the then State Forensic Science Laboratory as part of a small team formed to introduce DNA profiling to Victoria for criminal casework. By 1994, she was Team Leader and had developed an interest in education and training in forensic science. In 1997, Anna moved from casework to lead the ‘Quality Management, Education and Information Services’ team.

From 2000 – 2004, Anna held the position of Executive Officer of the National Institute of Forensic Science and in 2004, was appointed Deputy Director. She acted as Director of the Institute for seven months in 2003/4 and 12 months in 2007/8.

In 2008, Anna Davey founded Forensic Foundations International, a specialised service aimed at assisting practitioners entering the forensic arena or looking to broaden and deepen their skills. In 2010, Anna completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies at the University of New England.

Anna operates in all areas of the forensic sciences, focusing on quality management, the interface between science and the legal system, and forensic science based R&D. She brings an unequalled depth of knowledge and experience to these subjects.

Anna is the immediate past Vice President (Australia) of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) and is a Secretariat of Victorian Chapter of the Australian Academy of Forensic Science.

Strategic Plan

The forensic process comprises three overlapping domains

Forensic Foundations International works in all three domains to deliver
flexible and fit-for-purpose forensic programs.

Forensic Foundations Internationals’ Vision

Our vision is for Forensic Foundations International to be a leading worldwide provider of professional development services and quality management tools for professionals who participate in the legal process.

Forensic Foundations Internationals’ Quality Policy

The Management and Staff are committed to satisfying all applicable requirements and to continually improving the Risk Management and Quality Management Systems.

Forensic Foundations Internationals’ Mission Statement

Providing flexible and fit-for-purpose forensic:

training programs
quality management programs
consultancy Services.

Targeting both legal professionals and other professionals who interact with the criminal, civil and coronial justice systems.

Forensic Foundations Internationals’ Business Plans

The Strategic Plan is implemented in conjunction with annual Business Plans which describe the activities of Forensic Foundations under four headings:

Building the Business:
- financial sustainability and growth
- identification and engagement of stakeholders and collaborators; and
- marketing the business.
Training Programs:
- face to face
- remote
- online
Quality Management Programs:
- maintenance & development of the internal quality management systems; and
- maintenance & development of the external proficiency testing scheme.
Consultancy Services
- external auditing and
- other consultancies including case review.