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Audio recording of "Working with sources who are reluctant to share their stories," a session at the IRE 2023 conference in Orlando on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Session description: A key question in almost every investigation is how to work with potential sources who have vital information – but are reluctant to share it. They may be victims of crimes, incarcerated people, members of marginalized groups, even possible whistleblowers with access to confidential material. How can you earn their trust? And how can you ensure that they are not retraumatized or harmed by helping you? This panel will equip you with the tools to connect with sources in a variety of vulnerable circumstances.