Low Cost Interventions
5. Trauma-Informed Safety Kits
Compact kits for victims after assaults, retaliation, escape from exploitation. They contain warm items, hygiene, nutrition, phone/SIM, an support info to stabilise and interrupt cycles of harm
Costing for 200 kits:
Contents (blanket, hygiene, snacks, water): £3,000-£5,000
Low cost phone + SIM: £700-£1,000
Print materials: £200-£400
Total Cost: £3,900-£6,400
Procurement & assembly: 1-2 weeks
Traning frontline staff on distribution criteria: 1 day
Total: 1-2 weeks
Replenish used kits, plan for 30-50% turnover: £1,200-£3,000 per year
Effectiveness
Immediate support focused on addressing trauma and lessening victim harm is shown to increase engagement and reduce risk of reprisals or re-victimisation.
Hospital-based violence intervention guidance identifies the post-injury window as critical for breaking the cycle.