HOW TO ASSIST / NEEDS OF VICTIMS Information and communication to VOT Use of trustworthy and impartial Interpreter Keep in mind that the victim might suffer from TRAUMA Obtain informed consent for examinations (medical or physical) IS: FRON TEX Ill EUROPEAN BORDER AND COAST GUARD AGENCY           11

HOW TO ASSIST / NEEDS OF VICTIMS Information and communication to VOT Legal Social security mechanisms Always inform what is happening and why Always inform who you are what is your role And the role of others IS: FRON TEX Ill EUROPEAN BORDER AND COAST GUARD AGENCY  12

HOW TO ASSIST / NEEDS OF VICTIMS Information and communication to VOT Confirm that she/he understood what was told Provide any available Never                 informative leaflet (and explain) make promises that you can’t keep                                     Protect their privacy and confidentiality (accordingly to national law) IS: FRON TEX Ill EUROPEAN BORDER AND COAST GUARD AGENCY                                         13

HOW TO ASSIST / NEEDS OF VICTIMS Victim risk assessment Fear of traffickers Threat or fear Fear of law enforcement Afraid for their family Afraid for having committed crimes Afraid regarding their legal status Victim’s personal                           Afraid of being stigmatized beliefs may affect their will or ability to witness                            Afraid of having to be face to face with offender IS: FRON TEX Ill  EUROPEAN BORDER AND COAST GUARD AGENCY                          14

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