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Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to De-Escalate Abusive Behavior, de-escalation, psychiatric patients, CPI, hospital violence

Workplace Violence: 10 Ways to Diffuse Abusive Patient Behavior

Here's how staff members can take action to prevent or mitigate dangerous behavior.

Insights April 3
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St. Mary-Corwin Hospital Settles Lawsuit with Family of Man Who Died after Altercation with Security Officers, Matthew Jones

Colorado Hospital Settles Lawsuit with Family of Man Who Died after Altercation with Security Officers

The lawsuit claimed the four security officers acted with “reckless disregard” when they were restraining Matthew Jones.

News September 25
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How to Care for Patients with Autism, ASD, hospital security, autism spectrum disorder, security officers, security

How to Care for Patients with Autism

Individuals with autism have unique care needs. Here’s how medical providers, security officers, families, and caregivers can work…

Insights August 8
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Here's a look at the issue of police officers using handcuffs and physical restraint when they're called to schools to respond to challenging behaviors by students with disabilities.

Handcuffing Students and Physical Restraint on School Grounds

Here's a look at the issue of police officers using handcuffs and physical restraint when they're called to…

Insights July 17
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DOJ Finds Kansas School District Discipline Practices Discriminated Against Black, Disabled Students, Wichita Public Schools

DOJ Finds Kansas School District Discipline Practices Discriminated Against Black, Disabled Students

Wichita Public Schools has agreed to stop its discriminatory practices, stop secluding students, reform its restraint practices, and…

Press Releases July 4
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Florida School Principal Arrested for Slapping, Choking Student, child abuse, Destiny Leadership Academy, Dontay Akeem Prophet, background checks

Florida School Principal Arrested for Slapping, Choking Student

The principal had previously faced charges of abusing a child in 2017, when he was a camp counselor,…

News May 16
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SROs, SRO, school resource officers, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, HF 3489, Minnesota public schools, restraints

Minnesota Passes Law Allowing SROs to Use Prone Restraints

Additionally, the law also requires officers who work in Minnesota public schools to receive specialized training and certification.

News March 21
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Patient Shoots Kansas City Hospital Security Officer with Officer’s Gun

As two officers tried to restrain the suspect who was acting out, he grabbed one of the officers’…

News February 7
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Elder-Abuse Protections

States with the Best and Worst Elder-Abuse Protections

Do you know where your state ranks regarding its elder-abuse protections? This new report breaks it down.

News December 20
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