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Training package: CRSV — representation, defense and evidence
Standardized educational package · updated on 08/20/2026
A trauma-informed pathway in which the safety and will of the injured person are combined with the requirements of evidence and due process.
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1. Purpose and expected result
- Arrange for informed consent and safe referral.
- Minimize re-interviewing.
- Build evidence without stereotypes and excessive burden on testimony.
2. Audience and prerequisites
For lawyers, judges, prosecutors, investigators and trainers. The basic prerequisite is an understanding of the Criminal Code and Criminal Code of Ukraine and the principles of international humanitarian law.
3. Approximate study plan
- 20 min — primary map of concepts.
- 60–90 min — work with primary sources.
- 45 min — practical exercise.
- 15 min — checklist and self-check.
4. Normative core
Start with current Ukrainian legislation and the relevant international treaty. Use policies, manuals and analytical materials according to their normative weight. Bills are not valid law.
5. Key sources
In the thematic selection, each source has a status, jurisdiction, date of last review, estimated time, and a brief practical conclusion.
6. Practical exercise
- Create a plan for the first meeting with stop and opt-out options.
- Mark what data is really needed at this stage.
- Compile an interagency referral card without sharing data without consent.
7. Work checklist
- Assess immediate security risks.
- Explain the purpose, limits of privacy and possible use of the data.
- Obtain and document informed consent.
- Avoid leading, accusatory and stereotypical questions.
- Prepare support during and after the interaction.
8. Self-test: 10 questions
1. Has the nature of the armed conflict been determined?
Record the facts, the standard and the time limits, not just a summary label.
2. Is a specific rule of law named?
Referring only to Article 438 without a specific provision of IHL does not explain the nature of the violation.
3. Are material, mental and contextual elements separated?
For each element there must be a separate fact, source and level of proof.
4. Has the status of the person or object been verified?
The status is determined by the facts at the relevant time and may require separate proof.
5. Has the nexus with the armed conflict been proven?
Temporal proximity to a war does not in itself always prove the necessary connection.
6. Is the provenance of each piece of evidence reproduced?
Check the source file, metadata, receive, transfer and conversion log.
7. Have alternative explanations been tested?
A strong position should directly test versions compatible with innocence or other qualifications.
8. Are the materials taken into account in favor of the defense?
Check disclosure for completeness and record requests for missing materials.
9. Has the editorial and procedural status of the source been verified?
Open the official text, date, instance and further history of the decision.
10. Are the limits of the conclusion formulated?
Separate established fact, expert assumption, analytical assessment and legal conclusion.
9. Ethics, safety and typical risks
Adhere to confidentiality, do no harm, data minimization and professional independence. The educational package is not an individual legal consultation.
10. Relevance and further education
Source status verified on August 20, 2026. Before procedural use, double-check the edition. The recommended cycle of editorial review is once a quarter.