| Do (Empowerment) | Don’t (Exploitation) | | :--- | :--- | | Pay survivors for their time and expertise. | Ask survivors to share for “exposure.” | | Allow the survivor final edit approval. | Use graphic details for shock value without context. | | Ask “What do you want people to learn?” | Ask “What is the worst thing that happened to you?” | | Provide trigger warnings and resources. | Ambush the audience with unannounced trauma. |