For Survivors Attending a Psychological Assessment, Court Case, or Reporting Abuse

Use this as a reminder of what to bring, organize, or send in advance (if asked) — especially when dealing with multiple locations (France, Spain, UK), systems (legal, police, medical), or long-term abuse.

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🔑 Top Tip:

Put everything into clearly labeled folders (digital or paper), and keep a backup copy on a USB stick or encrypted cloud storage. Use password protection where possible.

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✅ Essential Documents to Bring:

📱 Digital & Mobile Evidence

• ✅ WhatsApp or text message screenshots from abusive or harassing family members
• ✅ Voice notes or audio recordings of threats
• ✅ Screenshots of ongoing harassment, surveillance, stalking
• ✅ Photos of threatening behavior, damage, or injury
• ✅ Any deleted/recovered content (if applicable)

Tip: Create labeled folders like “Harassment – [Family Member Name]” or “WhatsApp Threats – Date Range”.

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🧾 Legal & Police Documentation

• ✅ Police reports (from France, Spain, UK, or any relevant jurisdiction)
• ✅ Court documents from previous hearings (including:
  • Statements containing false claims or perjury
  • Any restraining or protective orders (past or present)
  • Testimonies or verdicts referencing abuse
• ✅ Lawyer correspondence or affidavits (if available)

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🧠 Psychological & Medical Records

• ✅ Psychologist reports (from France and Spain)
• ✅ GP or psychiatrist assessments
• ✅ Hospital or A&E reports (especially following violent incidents)
• ✅ Any medication history showing treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, etc.
• ✅ Reports or letters confirming mental health impact due to abuse

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📸 Video, Photo & Visual Evidence

• ✅ Video recordings of abusive behavior (if safe/legal to collect)
• ✅ Photo evidence of:
  • Bruises, injuries, damage
  • Threatening gestures, behavior
  • Documented unsafe living conditions
• ✅ Images of abuser’s access to minors, weapons, substances, etc.

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🧷 Statements & Testimonies

• ✅ Any written statements from:
  • Friends, neighbors, family who witnessed abuse or threats
  • Former therapists (if they documented coercive control or violence)
  • Professionals who may have raised safeguarding concerns
• ✅ Written timeline of abuse (you can summarize or bullet this for clarity)

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🌍 International Context (if applicable)

• ✅ Cross-border reports from France, Spain, UK
• ✅ Translations of key documents (if not in the assessment country’s language)
• ✅ Proof of repeated moves or escape attempts (e.g. visas, rental exits, police protections)

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🛡️ For Your Safety & Protection:

• Bring only copies unless requested to bring originals
• Keep key documents in a secure envelope or binder
• If going alone, share your location with a trusted person
• Have an emotional support person on standby if possible
• Tell your lawyer or therapist what you’re bringing in advance

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💬 Suggested Words if You’re Overwhelmed:

• “I have a folder of evidence that will support what I’m describing, would you like to go through it together?”
• “Some of this is hard to talk about, but I have it documented.”
• “I’d like these messages and records to be included in my psychological evaluation/report.”

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