How do you support those involved after an incident?

Ask separately what those directly affected, reporters and other involved parties need. Think of factual information, a permanent contact person, rest or adapted tasks, peer support and access to professional help. Explain what the research can and cannot do and when feedback will be provided. Avoid speculation and protect personal data.

Support is not a judgment of guilt and should not depend on subsequent behavior. At the same time, a temporary safety measure may be necessary, for example extra supervision or another task. Justify such a measure, limit it to what is necessary and reassess it as soon as more facts are known.