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Our Mission and Values

This page outlines the Special Advocate office’s core mission and the values by which we abide. Survivors and Affected Persons and their voices are central to the work we do.   

Our Mission:

To serve as a trusted office operating from the principles of transparency and integrity

Our Values

  • Independence

    We value our independence. As an independent position, the Special Advocate’s focus is to act as a voice for Survivors and Affected Persons and their families.

  • Openness

    Meaningful and impartial consultations will be conducted with openness and transparency. Relevant information and documentation will be widely publicised and freely available.

  • Integrity

    We will act with integrity and honesty, and challenge discrimination and inequality.

  • Fairness

    It is important to allow the full spectrum of views to be heard and all Survivors and Affected Persons will be supported to participate and share their views. Consultation processes will be focused on the needs of participants.

  • Full and Equal Participation

    Each Survivor and Affected Person or stakeholder will be empowered with an equal opportunity to voice their opinions and raise issues should they wish to do so.

  • Respect

    We respect and value people and will continue to promote inclusion, empathy and diversity. Consultations will be conducted to the highest ethical standards. It is important that Survivors can freely express their views without fear of personal criticism or undue pressure by anyone.

  • Confidentiality

    Personal Information will remain confidential. The personal information of any member of the public who contributes to the programme of work will remain confidential. Individuals will not be identifiable unless this is previously agreed in the context of specific projects.

  • Accountability

    Personal Information will remain confidential. The personal information of any member of the public who contributes to the programme of work will remain confidential. Individuals will not be identifiable unless this is previously agreed in the context of specific projects.