Which metric best indicates improved safety response in TDV prevention?

• A. Increase in gossip about TDV
• B. Decrease in reported disclosures
• C. Increase in safety plan completion and follow-through
• D. Ignore concerns

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that safety outcomes come from actual, documented actions taken to protect someone, not from awareness or rumors. The best indicator of an improved safety response in TDV prevention is when there is a clear increase in safety plan completion and follow-through. This shows that staff are not only identifying concerns but also putting concrete steps in place—creating safety plans, connecting to resources, coordinating supports, and checking back to ensure actions were carried out. It demonstrates accountability, consistency in procedures, and a focus on the survivor’s immediate safety, which are all essential for real improvement.

In contrast, an increase in gossip about TDV doesn’t reflect protective actions or outcomes. A decrease in reported disclosures could signal underreporting or barriers to seeking help, which would harm safety rather than improve it. Ignoring concerns is directly harmful and undermines any safety efforts.