Card 12

Child’s Physical Threats

Scenario

A child has just run up to a staff member to say that another child has a “weapon.” A child is carrying a very bulky backpack. You ask to see what is in the child’s bag and they refuse.

Card questions

  • What de-escalation techniques will you use?
  • How would a newer staff member know how to use these techniques?
  • Does your organization have written policies/procedures for these types of concerns?
  • Are the policies/procedures easy to follow? Are they followed?

Additional prompts

Guided reflection

Follow-up action plan

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