Newcomers face unique risks and vulnerabilities due to their experiences of forced displacement, exposure to potentially traumatic experiences, and the complex stressors of resettlement. Safety planning can be a necessary or helpful intervention to maintain newcomers’ overall safety and wellness. This short guide provides an overview of safety plans and the safety planning process to assist refugee service providers in effectively serving newcomer clients. It accompanies Switchboard’s Low-Risk Safety Plan Template, which is intended for low-risk situations.
