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Hacks for Sexual Assault Disclosures

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Sexual assault is another topic that people will rarely be direct about. Instead, they may talk in euphemisms or even be confused that their experience was consensual when it could not have been, especially for minors.

The fact is that disproportionate numbers of people who struggle with substance use have a history of sexual assault. Because of this, it’s a good idea for your staff to be ready to understand and respond to such disclosures.

In the event that a participant does disclose sexual assault, staff and/or volunteers should first assess for issues of immediate safety and then work with the participant to see what kinds of harm reduction support plan they can make with the person.

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. 

Hacks for Service and Supply Management

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Many of the harm reduction leaders that were interviewed for Space Hacks talked about how critical it is to effectively manage services, supplies, and inventory in order to maintain community tranquility. It may not feel intuitive, but OGs report that ineffective management of supplies is the number one potential flashpoint for escalated situations during harm reduction services.
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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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