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Protect staff proactively
Educators do their best to show up for young people, no matter the circumstances. You as a leader have the power to make that work a lot easier by taking steps to keep your staff safer. When educators feel safe and supported, they can give their attention to creating environments where young people can learn, heal, and grow.
As a manager, your duty isn’t to remove all risks, but to ensure your staff feel prepared to face them and confident they will get the support they need. By proactively working to create a safe environment, you play a powerful role in building trust, clarity, and care with your staff.
“When youth workers and adults are well, the [young people] in their lives also experience a greater sense of happiness and well-being.”
Dr. Shawn Ginwright, pioneer of the Healing-Centered Engagement framework
A guide for managers
This tip sheet is a starting point for thinking about your staff’s safety. We break down different types of safety, provide general steps you can take to proactively protect your staff, and share a case study to show these steps in action.
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This project is supported by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award (1 PHEPA000006-01) totaling $1,063,776.35 with 100 percent funded by OPA/OASH/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by OPA/OASH/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit opa.hhs.gov.
