Community-based supervision visits, whether for child protection, youth justice, or corrections, involve entering unpredictable environments with limited backup. Staff conducting these visits face risks including violence or threats from family members, exposure to hazardous substances, and severe domestic squalor.
Key Considerations:
- Pre‑visit risk assessment: Know the history and potential risks before entering.
- Communication protocols: Ensure staff have a reliable way to call for help.
- Duress alarms: A GPS‑enabled duress alarm provides an immediate line to help.
- Automated check‑ins: Scheduled welfare checks ensure staff are safe.
- Two‑person visits: Where possible, conduct visits in pairs.
Every community‑based supervision visit carries risk. A policy does not protect a worker – a live, monitored connection does.
Learn how duress alarms protect staff during community visits.
Contact SafeTCard to learn how we can protect your staff during community visits.
