The study was initiated by the Ukrainian Public Health Foundation, which, in partnership with DIGNITY – Danish Institute Against Torture, implemented the project “From Captivity to Recovery: Building Systems and Communities in Ukraine that Address Trauma.”
The aim of the study was to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of individuals affected by war crimes and to develop a draft intersectoral referral and case coordination mechanism that is survivor-centered and trauma-informed.
The target groups included individuals who had experienced captivity, torture, and other forms of ill-treatment, as well as providers of medical, psychological, social, and legal services.
The study was based on a qualitative sociological data collection strategy. In total, 15 in-depth interviews were conducted with service providers (representatives of public institutions, healthcare facilities, civil society, and human rights organizations), along with 5 in-depth interviews with survivors.
Within the study, we:
- identified key needs of survivors in medical, psychological, social, and legal support;
- found barriers to accessing assistance and gaps in the existing support system (informational, organizational, logistical, financial, and psychological);
- analyzed intersectoral interaction among institutions and organizations across different sectors, highlighting coordination challenges, duplication of functions, and gaps in referral pathways;
- mapped service providers and their resources, systematizing information on target groups, available services, and contacts;
- developed recommendations, along with a draft model of an intersectoral referral and case coordination mechanism for Mykolaiv region.
The key findings of the study are available here.
The results and key recommendations were presented and discussed during an intersectoral roundtable held on December 5, 2025, in Mykolaiv, with the participation of representatives of local authorities, healthcare institutions, civil society, and human rights organizations. The event facilitated dialogue among stakeholders, strengthened cross-sectoral cooperation, and contributed to shaping a shared vision for a more coordinated, accessible, and survivor-centered support system.
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