Question

Subject: Criminal Justice

Interviewing victims of sexual assault is a very delicate process. What types of information would be important to obtain in this process and why?

Answer 1

ANSWER:
Sexual assault or crime is a very sensitive topic. An interviewer should a thoughtful approach during an interview with a survivor so that they can educate people and support the survivors. A good approach can help survivors as well as an interviewer in understanding the pain. It is very important to be empathetic about the situation of survivors.
Many points help us how to take the interview of survivors and how it will help both survivors and the public to understand the situation.
Before the interview:

• To find out that the survivor story is fit for your interview.
• Is there a need for exclusion of survivors' interviews.
• Is there any legal consideration for it.

During the interview:

• To explain the interview is fit for survivors
• To set the time frame
• To provide an overview of the interview
• To talk about the facts for checking
• To avoid the generalization
• To avoid making assumptions
• To respect the boundaries and be mindful

At the end of the interview:

• To wish thank to the survivors because of sharing their story
• To be careful about not to give advice
• To ask the additional output
• To discuss the next step.

Importance:

• To provide the resources
• Top take care of themselves