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Communicating With Victims: "The Do's and Don'ts"

Be willing to listen to the victim share his or her experience if he or she wants to talk about the crime and its effects, and validate that experience with ...

SOME “DO'S” AND “DON'TS” OF COMMUNICATING WITH VICTIMS*

... victim share his or her experience if he or she wants to talk about the ... the victim – to the degree possible – in handling his or her immediate issues.

10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence

ASK: How can we shift the culture away from blaming the victim, and instead blame the perpetrator? Why does the abuser choose to abuse? RESPOND: Believe, ...

Basic Guidelines on Approaching Victims of Crime

They may also be concerned about issues such as media attention or payment for health care or property damage. You can help relieve some of their anxiety by ...

SOME “DO'S” AND “DON'TS” OF COMMUNICATING WITH VICTIMS*

... victim share his or her experience if he or she wants to talk about the ... the victim – to the degree possible – in handling his or her immediate issues.

Listen to My Story: Communicating With Victims of Crime

✦ Provide opportunities for viewers to apply the issues raised by the video to their own experi ences, either as crime victims or as professionals who work with ...

Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault - RAINN

Leave any “why” questions or investigations to the experts—your job is to support this person. Be careful not to interpret calmness as a sign that the event did ...

Victim Interview & Preparation - OVC TTAC

Victim Interview & Preparation · Interviewing Environment Selecting a location that makes the victims feel most comfortable and safe is important ...

Start the Conversation: Be a Better Ally

The words “domestic violence,” “victim,” and “survivor” can be overwhelming. Unless the person you're talking to uses those words, it's best not to mention them ...

Successful Trauma Informed Victim Interviewing

When gathering evidence during the investigation of sexual assault crimes, it is necessary for law enforcement and others in the criminal justice system, ...

Do's and Don'ts of Handling Domestic Violence Victims

Take into consideration cultural values and beliefs. •. Lump all victims into one category. •. Challenge any efforts on the victim's part to justify the abuse ...

Tips for Interviewing Victims of Tragedy, Witnesses, and Survivors

1. Identify yourself as a journalist. · 2. Make time for the interview. · 3. Look for an appropriate interview setting. · 4. Decide whether to ...

Module 3: Communication in cases of domestic violence

Reflect the emotions conveyed by the victim and summarise their expressed concerns. Avoid using suggestive questions during the conversation.

1.13. Interacting with and Supporting Victims of Crime

b. Trauma-informed questioning. The goal of conducting initial interviews and subsequent interactions with crime victims should be to obtain accurate and ...

5. Communicating with Victims and Families | ATrain Education

Communication Don'ts ... When talking with victims of abuse: ... Try to establish whether the victim is competent and does or does not want help, or whether he or ...

Trauma-Informed Victim Interviewing - OVC TTAC

Avoid interrogation methods and refrain from physical contact with victims. The screening interview should take place in a comfortable ...

4: Working with Victims of Crime - What are NIC Microsites?

Tell survivors they have to talk; Assign blame in any way; Feel sorry for the survivor and look upon her/him as helpless; React with disgust, revulsion and ...

Best Practices Guidelines: Crime Victim Services

Inform victims of the implications when law enforcement and prosecution work toward making a chargeable case whether or not the victim agrees. Page 12 ...

What Do I Say if a Victim Discloses to Me?

Many people are uncomfortable talking about sexual violence. Listening to what a person is saying who discloses an assault often brings up feelings, ...

Elevating Victims' Voices at a Critical Time

▫ Speaking with victims about their rights within the criminal justice process ... ▫ Recognizing cultural, historical, and gender issues. By adhering to ...