How to deal with vulnerable interviewees - Revision history

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	'''Providing support'''
			== '''Providing support''' ==

	Interviewees stand to face positive as well as negative effects from their involvement/participation. The writer shall ensure that interviewees not only benefit from the publication of the interview but also from the actual conduct of the interview itself. A good interviewer pays careful attention to the interaction with interviewees as this is critical in remaining aware of potential hierarchies and associated power dynamics that may arise.		Interviewees stand to face positive as well as negative effects from their involvement/participation. The writer shall ensure that interviewees not only benefit from the publication of the interview but also from the actual conduct of the interview itself. A good interviewer pays careful attention to the interaction with interviewees as this is critical in remaining aware of potential hierarchies and associated power dynamics that may arise.

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	'''Location of interview'''		== '''Location of interview''' ==

	Interviews cost the interviewee time and energy. Therefore, they should be carried out in settings that are most convenient for them.		Interviews cost the interviewee time and energy. Therefore, they should be carried out in settings that are most convenient for them.

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	A key resource here is the ~~Witness guide to interviewing surivors of sexual assault~~		A key resource here is the [http://blog.witness.org/2013/08/new-how-to-guide-for-interviewing-survivors-of-sexual-and-gender-based-violence/ Witness guide] to interviewing survivors of sexual assault. Violence survivors include those in positions of power and authority and if you are speaking to them about their experience of violence, particularly sexual violence or assault, it is still important to follow these principles.
	(http://blog.witness.org/2013/08/new-how-to-guide-for-interviewing-survivors-of-sexual-and-gender-based-violence/). Violence survivors include those in positions of power and authority and if you are speaking to them about their experience of violence, particularly sexual violence or assault, it is still important to follow these principles.

	~~Another important document is the WHO guide on research on domestic violence (http://www.who.int/gender/documents/violence/who_fch_gwh_01.1/en/) available in English, French and Spanish.~~


			Another important document is the [http://www.who.int/gender/documents/violence/who_fch_gwh_01.1/en/ WHO guide] on research on domestic violence available in English, French and Spanish.

	== '''WHO Guiding Principles for Domestic Violence Research''' ==		== '''WHO Guiding Principles for Domestic Violence Research''' ==

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			== '''Introduction''' ==

	~~'''Introduction'''~~

	This guide contains resources and important considerations to be put in place when conducting interviews, particularly with survivors of violence and sexual harassment.		This guide contains resources and important considerations to be put in place when conducting interviews, particularly with survivors of violence and sexual harassment.
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	A key resource here is the Witness guide to interviewing surivors of sexual assault		A key resource here is the Witness guide to interviewing surivors of sexual assault
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	'''WHO Guiding Principles for Domestic Violence Research'''
			== '''WHO Guiding Principles for Domestic Violence Research''' ==


	a. The safety of respondents and the research team is paramount, and should guide all project decisions.		a. The safety of respondents and the research team is paramount, and should guide all project decisions.
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	'''Obtaining Informed Consent'''
			== '''Obtaining Informed Consent''' ==


	* Interviewees are treated as human beings with agency-capable of determining and deciding what is best for them and not mere subjects or as means to extract data.		* Interviewees are treated as human beings with agency-capable of determining and deciding what is best for them and not mere subjects or as means to extract data.
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	'''During the ~~Interview~~'''
			== '''During the interview''' ==


	Use sensitive and appropriate methods. The writer shall be in close collaboration with the interviewee and is enjoined not just have an instrumental but genuine relationship with them, recognising that there is no ‘detachment’ from the interviewee’s problems. Treating all people as human beings will entail a degree of emotional involvement and create bond between the interviewer and respondent that can potentially empower both, without creating or fostering dependence.		Use sensitive and appropriate methods. The writer shall be in close collaboration with the interviewee and is enjoined not just have an instrumental but genuine relationship with them, recognising that there is no ‘detachment’ from the interviewee’s problems. Treating all people as human beings will entail a degree of emotional involvement and create bond between the interviewer and respondent that can potentially empower both, without creating or fostering dependence.
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	During the course of the interview, the interviewer should introduce any section enquiring about violence carefully, forewarning the respondent about the nature of the questions and giving her the opportunity to either stop the interview, or not to answer these questions.		During the course of the interview, the interviewer should introduce any section enquiring about violence carefully, forewarning the respondent about the nature of the questions and giving her the opportunity to either stop the interview, or not to answer these questions.

	Collaboration means also that the interviewer is willing to self-disclose- to share her/his experience if the interviewee requests.		Collaboration means also that the interviewer is willing to self-disclose- to share her/his experience if the interviewee requests.

	At all times refrain from any conduct or statement that has the effect or impact of blaming the woman for the violence she has experienced.		At all times refrain from any conduct or statement that has the effect or impact of blaming the woman for the violence she has experienced.


	'''Boundaries'''
			== '''Boundaries''' ==


	Writers shall take steps to address other needs of the interviewee such as counselling, psycho-social and emotional support through referrals to local and culturally appropriate resources. However, be explicit about limitations and do not make promises that cannot be fulfilled.		Writers shall take steps to address other needs of the interviewee such as counselling, psycho-social and emotional support through referrals to local and culturally appropriate resources. However, be explicit about limitations and do not make promises that cannot be fulfilled.
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	'''Providing referrals to social support services'''
			== '''Providing referrals to social support services''' ==


	Prior to conducting the interview, research potential providers of support, which may include existing health, legal and social services and educational resources in the community, and less formal providers of support (including community representatives, religious leaders, traditional healers and women’s organizations).		Prior to conducting the interview, research potential providers of support, which may include existing health, legal and social services and educational resources in the community, and less formal providers of support (including community representatives, religious leaders, traditional healers and women’s organizations).

	A list of such resources should be made available to the interviewee, but only provided if and when asked for. Such a list should be framed as resources for “women’s heath” broadly, to miminize risks to interviewees that may result from possessing such a list.		A list of such resources should be made available to the interviewee, but only provided if and when asked for. Such a list should be framed as resources for “women’s heath” broadly, to miminize risks to interviewees that may result from possessing such a list.


	'''Ensuring ~~Confidentiality~~'''
			== '''Ensuring confidentiality''' ==


	All involved, from the interviewer to the editor, have the duty to assure the women that their identities will be protected, if this has been agreed upon.		All involved, from the interviewer to the editor, have the duty to assure the women that their identities will be protected, if this has been agreed upon.
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	Interviews cost the interviewee time and energy. Therefore, they should be carried out in settings that are most convenient for them.		Interviews cost the interviewee time and energy. Therefore, they should be carried out in settings that are most convenient for them.
	Logistics planning should include consideration of respondent safety.		Logistics planning should include consideration of respondent safety.

	Interviews should be conducted in complete privacy. In cases where privacy cannot be ensured, interviews should be rescheduled or relocated.		Interviews should be conducted in complete privacy. In cases where privacy cannot be ensured, interviews should be rescheduled or relocated.


	'''Recording the ~~Interview~~'''
			== '''Recording the interview''' ==


	Audio-recordings should be made for in-depth interviews with survivors of violence.		Audio-recordings should be made for in-depth interviews with survivors of violence.

	The permission of the respondents should be sought before taping. The name of the respondent should not be included in the audio-recording at any stage.		The permission of the respondents should be sought before taping. The name of the respondent should not be included in the audio-recording at any stage.

	Respondents should be informed of who will have access to the tapes and for how long they will be kept.		Respondents should be informed of who will have access to the tapes and for how long they will be kept.

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	'''Transcribing the ~~Interviews~~'''
			== '''Transcribing the interviews''' ==


	The importance of recording and transcribing the interviews is to ensure that women’s experiences and perspectives are shared in their own words. Relying on the interviewers’ notes/memories may be insufficient to ensure quality of data and its analysis.		The importance of recording and transcribing the interviews is to ensure that women’s experiences and perspectives are shared in their own words. Relying on the interviewers’ notes/memories may be insufficient to ensure quality of data and its analysis.

	Transcribing the interviews also enables the respondents the option of reviewing the information they have provided if they wish, and choosing which information they consent to share.		Transcribing the interviews also enables the respondents the option of reviewing the information they have provided if they wish, and choosing which information they consent to share.

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	~~'''Checklist:'''~~

	* ~~think~~ before you upload your story to the internet and if your security or the security of others could be compromised by others seeing it or not.		== '''Checklist''' ==
	* if you or the interviewee don't want your face shown, or your voice clearly recognisable, you can use tools to help guarantee anonymity (Audacity has tools for audio, ObscuraCam for video).
	* ~~never~~ use an image of a person without that person's permission, regardless of who owns the image.
			* Think before you upload your story to the internet and if your security or the security of others could be compromised by others seeing it or not.

			* If you or the interviewee don't want your face shown, or your voice clearly recognisable, you can use tools to help guarantee anonymity (Audacity has tools for audio, ObscuraCam for video).

			* Never use an image of a person without that person's permission, regardless of who owns the image.


	''(1) Use encryption software (Truecrypt) to ensure security of the file.''		''(1) Use encryption software (Truecrypt) to ensure security of the file.''

	''(2) Truecrypt is a recommended free open source application that can be used for encrypting data on your computers and portable devices.''		''(2) Truecrypt is a recommended free open source application that can be used for encrypting data on your computers and portable devices.''