1. Deciding about working alone requires judgment and good sense. There are times when it is obviously unsafe and to be avoided. These are not fixed. They will change according to circumstances - the activities, gender, age ranges, locality, time of day, past experiences and personalities. Sometimes working alone may have risk attached but still be the best option. In this case, you need to reduce the risk to a tolerable level and have back-up if things go wrong.
2. Your own personal safety matters. It is not professional to put yourself at risk of attack, in the dark, in strange places, or by meeting with unknown people. Even in daylight you need to have a way of keeping in contact with others. Make sure someone knows exactly where you are going and when you expect to be back. Detached and outreach workers will have well worked out plans and procedures, especially at night. Follow their principles.
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