buddy systems
Paired safety protocols
A buddy system pairs people together for mutual support, safety, or accountability.
The term comes from swimming instruction and military training, where partners watch out for each other: The camp uses a buddy system so no child swims alone.
The concept extends to any arrangement where two people check on each other's progress or wellbeing: We set up a buddy system for the new hires.
- spotterSafety backup person
- companionOne who keeps company
- accountability partnerSomeone holding you responsible
- duoTwo working together
- trustConfidence in another
associates · esprit de corps · close · safety in numbers · teammates · partnership · situational awareness · comrades · got your back · no man left behind · mutual support · pairing · friend · lifeline · cooperation · wingman · safeguard · guide
- Social Fitnessgroup classes, running clubs, workout partners, CrossFit, boot camp
- Adaptive PEadaptive sports, adaptive equipment, modified rules, wheelchair sports, wheelchair basketball
- anti-bullyingcyberbullying prevention, safe schools, upstander, zero tolerance, zero tolerance policies
- mutual aidteamwork, helping, sharing, lending, cooperation
- peer supportpeer counseling, peer mentors, peer counselors, support networks, self-help groups
- emergency exitsfire exits, emergency exits, exit signs, fire escape, fire escapes
buddy systemsgoing it alone
Acting independently, unassisted
self-reliance · flying solo · autonomy · isolation · rugged individualism
buddy systemslack of accountability
Absence of responsibility for consequences
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