What should be done before taking photographs of a victim?

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What should be done before taking photographs of a victim?

Before taking photographs of a victim, obtain the person’s consent if they are able to give it. This respects their autonomy and privacy, and helps ensure they feel treated with dignity in a sensitive moment. If the person understands what will be photographed and how the images will be used, and agrees, you may proceed. If they cannot provide consent because they’re distressed or unable to communicate, follow your agency’s policy for surrogate or implied consent, or obtain consent from a responsible adult or guardian as appropriate. Consent from management alone does not substitute the individual's rights, and consent is not only required for minors—adults have the right to control images of themselves.

Before taking photographs of a victim, obtain the person’s consent if they are able to give it. This respects their autonomy and privacy, and helps ensure they feel treated with dignity in a sensitive moment. If the person understands what will be photographed and how the images will be used, and agrees, you may proceed. If they cannot provide consent because they’re distressed or unable to communicate, follow your agency’s policy for surrogate or implied consent, or obtain consent from a responsible adult or guardian as appropriate. Consent from management alone does not substitute the individual's rights, and consent is not only required for minors—adults have the right to control images of themselves.

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