What is the difference between a survivor and a victim of terrorism? And why does it matter?

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The words “survivor” and “victim” mean different things to different people. Words matter. Who says them, and why, matters even more. Talking about terrorism has real impacts on real people, especially survivors and victims. This exercise is for those who care about that. It helps you to engage sensitively with others on a sensitive topic.

To complete this exercise, first, read the Factsheet and then complete the Reflection. This can be a personal reflection, or you may wish to use this as a basis for conversation in a group setting like a classroom, tutorial or workplace.

Notes for Use

You may wish to look at Dr Jacques’ short essay and short video for CONTINUUM, The Transformative Impact of Survivor Stories and Terrorism affects us all: the three layers of impact.

This exercise should take at least 20 minutes to complete.

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CONTINUUM is a collection of stories of Australians and New Zealanders with first-hand experiences of the impacts of terrorism. Victims. Survivors. Families left behind. Communities picking up the pieces. All of us. CONTINUUM recognises the voices of survivors as powerful sources of hope for a society free from hate.