SEAH Investigations: Are You Equipped for the Challenge?
SEAH complaints are rising, and investigating them demands specialized, trauma-informed skills — where to get trained before unpreparedness causes harm.
In a world where Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) complaints are rising like a tide, are your investigative skills keeping pace?
The landscape of investigations in multilateral organizations and NGOs is changing. With a surge in SEAH complaints, the demand for specialized investigative skills is at an all-time high.
I don't have to tell you that investigating SEAH is a whole different ball game compared to fraud cases. While financial investigations often rely on documentary evidence and financial trails, SEAH cases are intricately linked to personal experiences and narratives. This shift from paper trails to personal stories requires a different set of investigative skills, understanding, and sensitivity.
It’s not just about uncovering facts; it’s about navigating the complex terrain of human emotions, trauma, and behavior.
Picture this: you’re handling a SEAH case with the same methodology used for a financial misconduct case.
The absence of a trauma-informed and victim-centered approach can lead to re-traumatization of survivors and affect the evidence collection process.
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Topics: SEAH & Safeguarding · Investigations
