After We Lost Andrew
Although this article was originally printed in 1999, it serves as an excellent record of what happened at one facility when tragedy struck. Andrew McClain, 11, died while he was restrained face down on the floor of a Connecticut psychiatric hospital. This article tells the story surrounding his death, and the changes that occurred at the hospital and among the staff after his death.
More Than Just the “Restraint Class”
Academy School District #20 has embraced the CPI philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM for more than 13 years. When Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training was first introduced to our staff, some were skeptical and some referred to the program as the “restraint class.”
In the News
Each week, we post news links relating to behavior management and crisis prevention and intervention on preventionperspectives.com.
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Professor Elyn Saks Discusses Her Struggles with Schizophrenia
The diagnosis of a mental illness often holds little hope for the individual’s future. The prognosis of living a fulfilled and successful life is dim. Read Elyn Saks inspiring story of how she successfully lives with her diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Discipline Gets the Boot
Many school districts—even ones in large urban areas—are rescinding Zero Tolerance policies, moving away from more punitive practices. This, along with the implementation of Positive Behavior Support (PBIS) practices and other alternatives, is helping districts to reduce suspensions and office referrals.
Case Studies: CPI Training Brings Measurable Results
CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training is making a difference. Read short summaries about how several organizations are seeing positive, measurable results in expected—and unexpected—ways.
Friendly Companions: Crisis Prevention Institute, School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports, and the Vermont Department of Education
In the early 1990s, the Vermont Department of Education created the BEST Project (Building Effective Supports for Teaching) as a response to requests from schools to help address the needs of students with challenging behaviors.
Responding to Abusive Patient Behavior
This three-part series by CPI President Judith Schubert was printed in the Campus Safety May-June 2007 issues. In 2010, the information is still relevant.
Using Training in Verbal Skills to Reduce the Use of Seclusion and Restraint
“It’s not possible to be seclusion/restraint-free with a mentally ill population.”
“The patients will rule the units and things will be out of control if we don’t use seclusion and restraint.” Read More
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