As part of our National Crime Victims’ Rights Week series, the Wilbanks CEASE Clinic has created a 2-page guide to outline best practices for sharing survivor/client stories in a manner which:
- Is client-led, survivor-centered, and honors clients’ autonomy;
- Is trauma-informed and culturally humble;
- Protects client privacy;
- Does not cause harm or compromise client safety;
- Avoids problematic language, including, but not limited to, language which suggests the survivor is to blame for their experiences; AND
- Follows the principles of ethical storytelling.
We hope you will find this guide useful.
Click here to download: Telling Survivor Stories – Best Practices Guide
For any questions, clarification, or further information, please contact:
Professor Emma Hetherington, J.D., CWLS
Clinical Associate Professor and Director
Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic
University of Georgia School of Law
Email: ehether@uga.edu
Alice Hayes
Administrative Specialist
Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic
University of Georgia School of Law
Phone: 706-227-5421
Email: alice.hayes@uga.edu or admin@ugacease.org