Skip to main content

Participant Grievances: Community Restorative Action Plan

Posted in .

In addition to individual restorative action, it may be necessary to restore the community or, where possible, transform it in such a way that similar issues are avoided in the future.

This can look like a lot of things and really depends on the community and the issues at hand. No matter what, it’s important to think about how the community may be impacted by escalated situations and to try to make room for those impacts to be addressed, and to document any decisions regarding community restorative action.

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

Featured in: ,
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.
Read this Hack

Universal Precautions: Gloves

Featured in: ,
Medical gloves should be worn whenever handling exposed or used supplies, especially those that might be used to prepare or use injection drugs such as syringes, cottons, cookers, tourniquets, and ascorbic acid. Gloves should be changed often, especially between activities or participants.
Read this Hack