Documentation Training
Planning and Preparation of Information-Gathering
This subsection provides an overview of the steps involved in preparing for a human rights documentation mission. In particular, the section discusses how to go about planning the logistics for a documentation mission, including preparing for the mission, the interviews, and how to anticipate and account for various types of risk.
Preparation Prior to Interview
This video reviews the preparation necessary prior to an interview, including considerations when assembling a documentation team, cultural sensitivities, and determining the site of the interview.
Risk Assessment
This video reviews the steps needed to conduct a risk assessment prior to a documentation mission.
Logistical Planning
This video provides an overview of the steps to plan the logistics of a documentation mission including mapping out communities, creating a recording strategy, and financial planning needs.
Security Measures
This video reviews the steps necessary to anticipate and plan for potential threats and create a security plan for the documentation mission.
Information security and Data Privacy
This video provides an overview of information security and data privacy, particularly as it pertains to human rights documentation missions.
Managing Expectations of the victim or witness
This video discusses how to best manage the expectations documentation, so as not to inadvertently raise false hopes.
Referring Witnesses to Professional Assistance
This video discusses best practices of when and how to refer victims and witnesses to professional assistance.