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Hacks About Weapons at Site

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People starting out in harm reduction sometimes have concerns about participants possessing weapons at site. But the reality of most participants’ lives is that certain weapons, especially knives, are essential for general life purposes rather than nefarious ones.

It’s therefore a burden to ask people not to carry these tools. Instead, many harm reduction organizations simply ask people to conceal them at site because they can be upsetting to others.

Featured Hacks

These featured hacks highlight creative, practical solutions from harm reduction leaders on the ground. From DIY tools to clever workarounds, each one reflects the ingenuity, care, and real-world experience that keeps this movement alive. 

Creating and Defining Community

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Over and over, harm reduction leaders interviewed for Space Hacks centered the creation of community as central to their efforts to create safe, humane harm reduction spaces services that are trauma-informed and minimize the potential for escalated situations.
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Types of Mobile Service Harm Reduction Provision

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Mobile harm reduction services come in many forms—each shaped by local needs, available resources, and the creativity of the people providing care. From backpack outreach to vans, bikes, and home delivery, these models offer flexibility, build trust, and reach people who may never visit a fixed site. This section explores the unique strengths and limitations of different mobile approaches
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