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Hacks for Enforcing Boundaries and Consequences

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It’s essential that if boundaries need to be enforced or reiterated, they should be addressed in a calm and clear way. Here are some other tips for enforcing boundaries and consequences:

  • Maintain stated boundaries. Attempt to help the person, but do not change the rules or policies simply to placate an agitated person. This will only exacerbate the situation. Instead calmly reiterate boundaries and offer suggestions that conform to them.
  • Set and maintain clear policies and boundaries.
  • Clearly and calmly state the consequences for violating boundaries, and the reasons for those consequences.
  • Be prepared to follow through exactly as stated.
  • Be clear, brief, and make sure you are understood.

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. 

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hacks

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Though largely unsupported by scientific evidence, the dangers of needle stick injury loom large in the popular imagination. As a result, the emotional response to needle stick injury can be intense even if, statistically, the risks are quite low. For this reason, if no other, it’s essential that harm reduction organizations be prepared for how they might deal with such an eventuality.
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Hacks for Staying Present

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As discussed in the part of the site on preventing escalation, it is essential for harm reduction workers to stay present and remain centered and relatively calm during escalated events. This is one of the hardest things to do, but staying present and centered during any kind of escalated situation at your harm reduction site is essential to de-escalation.
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