Which practice exemplifies a trauma-informed approach when engaging with survivors during investigations?

• A. Recognize safety concerns, obtain informed consent, provide support resources, and proceed respectfully.
• B. Guard confidentiality but pressure for immediate confession.
• C. Deny access to interpreters to speed up the process.
• D. Dismiss survivor concerns as irrelevant to case development.

Answer: (A)

Trauma-informed practice centers on safety, autonomy, and empowerment for survivors during investigations. The described approach fits that model by recognizing safety concerns, obtaining informed consent, providing support resources, and engaging with the survivor respectfully. This helps minimize re-traumatization and supports voluntary, informed participation in the process. The other options do not align with trauma-informed principles: pressuring for a confession undermines autonomy and safety; denying interpreters hampers communication and access; dismissing survivor concerns erodes trust and can derail the investigation.