As we are all overtly aware, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the lives and livelihoods of Canadians. Throughout the pandemic, Public Health Nurses have been on the front lines of both clinical care and health promotion. At PHN-PREP, we are in awe of all the work you have done and continue to do to keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, many Canadians continue to feel unsafe in their own homes due to ongoing physical, sexual, and/or psychological abuse. Due to a myriad of factors including economic, psychological, and health-related stressors, the pandemic led to swift and sustained increases in the incidence of domestic violence. Coupled with changes to how social services operate and the limitations on freedom of movement during social distancing guidelines and lockdowns, this ‘perfect storm’ leaves many people, particularly women and girls, unable to keep themselves safe in their own homes. One Canadian study showed that the utility of certain commonly cited safety planning techniques have decreased as we transition to this ‘new normal’, leading violence researchers Dr. Patricia O’Campo, Dr. Nicholas Metheny, and their team at St. Michael’s Hospital (Toronto) to develop practical guidance for clinicians who are supporting clients experiencing domestic violence during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you suspect a client is in an unsafe relationship, this new PHN-PREP practice guidance resource “Promoting the Safety of Clients Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence During a Pandemic or Other Public Health Emergencies” offers straightforward “dos and don’ts” that can help public health nurses provide practical advice on the best ways to promote safety in the home to those experiencing ongoing domestic violence. For clients who believe their lives are immediate danger or who fear for the lives of their children or others in the home are encouraged to bypass safety planning entirely and contact emergency services. [Author: Nick Metheny RN PhD]