Secure
A sense of safety and well-being
Security systems and resident-controlled access free staff from continuous monitoring of entrances and exits.
These systems can also increase safety and security for staff.
The Salvation Army Catherine Booth House uses a key card system throughout their building to allow residents to come and go more freely.
Read WSCADV’s article “How we gave up curfew and a lot of other rules” for one program’s perspective on curfew.
Independent comings and goings with daily check-ins respect survivor autonomy while assuring staff shelter space is being used appropriately.