Home visits are one of the most dangerous activities for community services workers. Social workers, child protection officers, and support staff regularly enter homes where risks are unknown and situations can escalate without warning.
More than a quarter of social workers surveyed said they feel unsafe conducting home visits. The risks include violence or threats from family members, exposure to hazardous substances, and severe domestic squalor.
How Duress Alarms Help:
- Instant activation: One press sends your exact location to a monitoring centre.
- Discrete activation: A hidden button or phone shake allows you to signal distress without escalating a situation.
- 24/7 monitoring: Not just an app—a live human response centre.
- GPS tracking: So help knows exactly where you are.
- Man‑down detection: Triggers automatically if you fall or become incapacitated.
A duress alarm is not just a device, it’s a lifeline.
Learn more about duress alarms for community services.
Contact SafeTCard to learn how duress alarms can improve safety during home visits.
