The development of these materials should be done in close collaboration with the National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women. With its expertise and experience, the Network can ensure that the information describes accurately and comprehensively the problem of domestic violence. The Network can also help identify the most current resources and referrals. Although some of the users of this service may not want to divulge information or may give false information, this information is vital to applicants' making an informed choice. If some of the information given was false, then the international matchmaking organization and the user should be liable for misrepresentation.
Cultural sensitivity is important for effectively communicating with applicants.
We suggest that the language be accessible and reader-friendly, using short, uncomplicated and simple sentences. If at all possible, before final production, these materials should be reviewed by a sample focus group from the community who speaks the language to test out if in fact the information is clearly laid out and understood, as well as culturally comprehensible. Priority should be given to languages in countries where these matchmaking organizations do business. The information should be provided at several stages of the application process. This will reiterate to the applicant the seriousness of the information and provide her with the opportunity to ask questions at key decision-making junctures.