These foundational principles were developed by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) in collaboration with a community of practice made up of global experts from the medical, psychological, legal, ethical
and human rights sectors. The goal of these foundational principles is to provide key considerations when developing and implementing consent and assent processes for child survivors of sexual violence that respect children’s right to be heard and evolving capacity within trauma-informed justice and reparation processes. These principles are meant to be used by experienced, trained professionals seeking to apply an ethical and trauma-informed lens to structuring consent processes with children.
