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Consent, care & safeguarding · Working

Aftercare

Also called: post-show support

ELI5

Support offered to participants after filming, broadcast, release or a consequential production event.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the aftercare will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • Duty of careDuty of care covers responsibilities across participation; aftercare is support provided after filming, broadcast or another consequential stage.
Sources & evidence · 8

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