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Three new policies call for training supervisors and workers on recognizing, responding to, and reporting incidents of workplace bullying and harassment.  Read More »

In the interest of protecting health care staff from workplace violence, Manitoba is investing $2 million and implementing a new provincial violence prevention policy. The $2 million will be used to implement the policy and educate staff on preventing and responding to workplace violence. Read More »

A regulation approved by the Kentucky Board of Education requires that school staff receive annual training in de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques to reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in schools. Read More »

A policy approved by the Ohio Dept. of Education requires that school staff receive yearly training in de-escalation and crisis management techniques to reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in schools. Read More »

The Alabama State Board of Health/Department of Public Health has adopted Chapter 420-5-7, which states that restraint and seclusion of patients should be used only as a last resort. Read More »