Practicing Personal Safety While Partnering With Families



This 50-minute module will cover how to prepare for a visit, how to maintain personal safety before, during and after a visit, and how to respond should you encounter unique safety situations, as well as ways to avoid them. We will also discuss effective self-care techniques and program responsibilities.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
  • List steps you can take to ensure your safety before, during, and after a home visit
  • Understand unique situations that may impact personal safety and identify strategies for coping with situations
  • Describe program policies and procedures that support personal safety
  • Identify self-care steps to take after a safety incident
A note to our learners:
This module is an updated version that replaces older modules on personal safety. The previous modules have been retired.

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Supplemental Materials
Estimated Time to Complete
45-60 minutes
Skills Addressed
Personal safety Individual well-being and self-care Professional boundaries Professional Practice Recognizing intimate partner violence Intimate partner violence Substance use Physical health Family Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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