3. Staff shall not use an amount of force that exceeds that which is reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. 4. The duration and application cannot be longer than is necessary to contain the behavior. Beyond this point, the emergency event would cease and further application would constitute a punishment procedure. 5. Use of both restraint and seclusion (except by agencies licensed and authorized to use such interventions). 6. Use of interventions designed or are likely to cause pain (i.e., electroshock) or that subjects students to verbal abuse, humiliation or ridicule; that deprives students of any of their senses or of sleep, food, water or shelter or proper supervision; or that involve the use of noxious sprays or substances. To ensure that these responsibilities are carried out in a professional and consistent manner, LEA staff who work with students who demonstrate the potential for violent or dangerous behavior are required to become certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT®). CPI and Pro-ACT® emphasize the prevention of serious behavior where least restrictive approaches such as non-verbal, para-verbal, and verbal communication are utilized first. Second, as necessary, staff may use personal safety techniques of evasion to get out of holds. Finally, and only as a last resort, physical restraint may be utilized by trained personnel, emphasizing a team-approach. Other personnel available must ensure that the student who exhibits serious behavior is kept safe as well as other students and staff members within the vicinity.
Chapter 10 – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Desert/Mountain SELPA
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As of 09/12/2014
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