• Move to easier topics and close the interview gently. Closing the Interview Appropriately Make sure to end the interview in the present and distanced from the occurrences that took place, emphasizing the relative safety of the present where applicable. When the interview comes to a close, the interviewer will usually benefit from summarizing the main points of the interview. This will allow the interviewer to check his/her understanding of the account.     Summarize using witness’ own words Confirm everything has been covered Ask witness whether they have any questions Reconfirm informed consent and allow them to change their minds or withdraw consent if they wish     Offer to refer witness to care providers Ensure you can contact them and that they can contact you Try to bring them back to the present and a positive frame of mind. End on a positive, neutral topic and note Use culturally appropriate gestures when departing (e.g. shaking hands) Give the interviewee the opportunity to add any facts or considerations they think are relevant and ask any questions they may have about the interview. When possible, inform the interviewee of what will happen next. In order to preserve the confidentiality of the interview, ask the interviewee not to reveal to third parties that s/he has been interviewed. Provide the interviewee with any advice about any further assistance that may be available.143 Thank the interviewee for taking the time to sit for the interview. Check how the interviewee is feeling and provide them with a way to contact you. Try to ensure that the interviewee leaves in a (relatively) positive state of mind. Once the interviewee has left, debrief with the interpreter and other team members. Evaluation of the Interview Regardless of the length of the interview, the interviewer should review the interview record and consider whether the interview has revealed any new or changed risks to the victim, witness or any other person. Moreover, the interviewer should assess the physical and mental condition 143 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Anti-human Trafficking manual for criminal justice practitioners, module 8: Interviewing victims of trafficking in persons who are potential witnesses, 46 (2009), available at http://www.unodc.org/documents/human-trafficking/TIP_module8_Ebook.pdf. 104