Guidance document

Empathetic communication between forensic specialists and bereaved families

English version

Author

ICRC

Region

Global

Thematic Area

The Search Process / Forensics / Families

Topic

Recovery of remains / Excavation / Exhumation / Psychosocial Support / Identification

Access

Open access

This short guidance sheet by the ICRC contains 'top tips' for forensic practitioners and institutions in their efforts for ensuring an empathic communication with bereaved families and providing them with the services expected from quality medico-legal services.

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