MANAGEMENT OF VIOLENCE & AGGRESSION PROGRAMMES

An essential course for individuals working in environments where there is potential for incidents that threaten safety.

Theoretical Aspects

Recognising and diffusing aggression

Evaluating personal intervention strategies

Developing communication & listening skills

Understanding possible causes of aggression & violence

Prevention or reduction of aggressive & violent acts

Roles, responsibilities & accountability at incident level

Legal issues

This unit looks at the legal framework related to the defence of self, another person or property. Definition of assault and the interpretation of reasonable force

Personal Safety & Security

Discussion groups & Role-plays enable students to examine and discuss possible problems & dangers. Risk assessment - design & analysis

Practical Aspects

Callisthenics

Essential flexing & stretching techniques

Avoidance Strategies

Alerting participants to warning signs, interpreting body language & verbal cues. Limiting physical contact & reducing the attackers ability to strike effectively

Disengagement Techniques

Simple & effective breakaway manoeuvres

Personal Defences against Weapon Assault

Optional unit

Minimising the risks of Positional Asphyxia

Possible causes, signs and symptoms, quality practices and care of a violent person

Control Techniques

Develop restraint techniques; learn distraction & manoeuvring skills, lifting & escorting clients in supportive holds

Incident Management & Report writing

Effective participation in post incident discussions & recognising the importance of recording & reporting incident details