Instead of polished professional photos, she used raw, candid images of survivors in their everyday lives—scarred, tired, but resilient. Humanizing the Data : By sharing survivor stories
dismantle stigma through the power of naming. When a high-profile individual (or an anonymous brave voice) says, “This happened to me,” the isolation of the victim listening from their darkened room begins to crack.
| Risk | Description | Mitigation Strategy | |------|-------------|----------------------| | | Survivor relives trauma without proper support | Pre- and post-disclosure counseling; opt-out at any time | | Exploitation | Organization uses story for funding without survivor benefit | Compensation, shared decision-making on edits | | Sensationalism | Media/campaign highlights most graphic details for shock value | Focus on resilience and systems, not gratuitous trauma | | Stereotyping | Single story becomes representative of all survivors | Multiple, diverse survivor voices | | Triggering | Audience members with similar trauma are harmed | Content warnings; resources for immediate support |