Decoding Distress - Jim Cole

Eric Oldenburg and Jim Cole discuss Jim's experience working in Child Exploitation Investigations.. They discuss the mental and emotional toll the work takes on investigators, highlighting the vivid and harsh images and experiences they face. The conversation further delves into the ways investigators cope with the trauma, discussing the implementation of the ARMOR program, a specialized peer support program, and how it has supported investigators. Jim touches on personal experiences with survivors, colleagues, case stories, and the importance of seeking professional mental health support.