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Protecting a survivor when she reports what happened to her( continued)
SAID ALOUD
Trainer. I will continue the story.
The Helper promised that she would be there when the Butterfly Woman talked to the lawyer and made her report.
She also made plans with the Butterfly Woman to arrange closure afterwards ….
We have discussed different aspects of reporting and filing complaints. We have looked at how poor respect for human rights in the context of GBV can affect reporting. We have also looked at what helpers need to do beforehand to prepare, and provide information, what support they need to provide while a survivor reports, and at the support survivors are likely to need afterwards. Safety and security must be a priority at all times.
PART II: THE TRAINING
[ The Trainer goes through the Good Practice points.]
Discussion. Pros and cons of reporting.( 10 minutes.)
DISCUSSION
Discuss and explore the best practice rules and keep the human rights-based approach in mind. Discuss the pros and cons of reporting, which inevitably implies talking about the trauma.
• How can helpers make it easier for a survivor to make her decision wisely?
• What arrangements can helpers make to reduce the risk that the survivor will be retraumatised?
• What can helpers do to make it more likely that the outcome will be satisfactory or bring the survivor some benefit?
• What can helpers do to help prevent the survivor from being put at risk or endangered because she reports?