VBCSM6]: Survivor of organised childhood sexual exploitation

The Engagement

Before participating, all were contacted by Survivors Manchester representative and a discussion was had on the purpose and engagement process. All individuals were sent information in advance and before the consultation roundtable began, all participants signed an agreement that contained details of the session and the following statement:

Consent Agreement

I agree to engage in the consultation process on 24.01.22 which I understand will be audio recorded for research. I understand my words (whole or in part) will be used to be submitted to the Ministry of Justice as part of Survivors Manchester’s Victims Bill consultation response, however, Survivors Manchester will keep my identifying details anonymous other than that identified as summary demographic information. Should I have any concerns, I will contact Duncan Craig on 0161 236 2182 for further information.

Participants then provided expenses and reimbursement details.

Survivors Manchester strongly believes that the lived experience and knowledge of a survivor is of value and that survivors should be reimbursed appropriately for their expenses, which includes an individuals’ time.

All participants were made aware that the session was being audio recorded for the purposes of note taking and analysis later in the writing of the report. All agreed to hold confidentiality and anonymity for the group, agreeing that the facilitator would hold boundaries and take responsibility for any safeguarding issues.