Protecting the Protectors
Working Group's Underlying Need
Just as airline safety briefings remind us to secure our own oxygen mask before assisting others, professionals in the prevention field must prioritize their own well‑being to effectively support those they serve. This work can be emotionally taxing, physically exhausting, and at times unsafe. To sustain high‑quality practice and safeguard personal resilience, practitioners need clear guidance on where to seek support when the demands of the work become overwhelming or when they encounter situations that compromise their safety.
Our Approach
This working group is led by passionate practitioners and researchers, including cybersecurity and digital safety experts, to help professionals keep themselves, their loved ones, and their organizations safe every day. Rather than creating their own resources, they have compiled over a hundred resources, organizations, and services into an easy-to-use toolkit. Their approach aims to meet practitioners where they are at and help them healthily sustain themselves in their work.
Published Deliverables
They have created a handbook to include resources and tips for practitioners on safety and well-being, digital and physical security, and measures for organizations to implement. We are now conducting virtual workshops and information sessions for practitioners, agencies, and organizations. For inquiries, please reach out to Neil Saul at nsaul@eradicatehatesummit.org.
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