Common use of Physical Intervention Clause in Contracts

Physical Intervention. Physical Proximity - Staff may support a youth by placing a hand on their shoulder, arm, or wrist to gently redirect them. Physical Restraint - The use of physical restraints is limited to circumstances where any delay in restraining or moving a youth will likely result in one or more of the following: • Imminent risk of physical harm to self or others. And in addition, for use within the Youth Justice Services related to: · An attempted escape from custody or detention; or • Significant property damage. Following an incident of physical restraint, staff will then debrief the incident with the youth to ensure the youth is aware of why they used a physical restraint and to set up a plan of how staff can support the youth to maintain control if a similar situation arises. Follow-up: staff will write an Incident Report, the Supervisor will be notified, the report reviewed and significant adults and/or agencies are notified of the use of restraints.