1) “Should I interview this person or not?” 2) “Should I record this interview on camera or write down the information provided?” Question 1: To determine whether to interview the person — for either accountability or advocacy — discuss the following with the interviewee before documenting an interview in any way. Ask if an interview will • threaten the interviewee’s safety and security or the safety of their family or community; • violate their right to privacy; • infringe upon their dignity; or cause the interviewee to be re-victimized. If any of the above might happen, you should not proceed with the interview. STOP QUESTION 2: If, after considering the above, you decide to complete a preliminary field interview for accountability purposes, then you will need to determine whether video (or audio) is the appropriate choice or whether you should instead document the testimony in writing. Consider the issues outlined below. 145 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: FILMING PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS V 1.0 FILMING KEY DECISIONS TO INTERVIEW OR NOT? TO PRESS RECORD OR NOT?