About Samantha

Samantha is a highly experienced safeguarding professional and trainer, with over 30 years working in policing, investigation, and strategic leadership. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and driving systemic change across public services.

Having held senior roles within Kent Police, including Head of The Crime Academy and lead for Domestic Abuse, Stalking, and Rape investigations, Samantha has delivered high-profile training and overseen complex case reviews, always with a focus on improving outcomes for those at risk.

Now a Chief Executive Officer in the domestic abuse sector, an Independent Scrutineer, and a freelance consultant, Samantha delivers impactful training and consultancy on safeguarding, leadership, and trauma-informed practice. Her facilitation style is informed by decades of frontline experience, underpinned by empathy, clarity, and strategic insight.

Samantha brings warmth, credibility, and a values-led approach to every session, creating safe spaces for reflection and challenge. Her work is rooted in a passion for equity, justice, and lasting change—ensuring that every session is not only informative, but transformative.

Sam was extremely empathetic, considerate of our learning/safe space and an expert in her field. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from such a diverse professional and learn her knowledge/opinions on how law/legislation and societal cultures have changed over the years and impacted their fields of service. Today's training and Sam’s experiences were so insightful and invaluable and added so much depth to the content in the slides.Taye Training Delegate