“Defusing a Confrontation” in NY
NY Teacher’s Union members learn how to cool down a
potential crisis
[The complete article appears in Feb. 12 issue of
NYTeacher.]
http://nysut.org/newyorkteacher/2002-2003/030212health.html
The number one cause of injury to special education
teachers and BOCES aides/assistants in 2000 was from
restraining students, according to results of an ergonomics
injury survey conducted by New York State United Teachers Polling Center. “Knowing this was a significant problem, sometimes resulting in permanent disability, we wanted to make training available that might better prepare staff to keep students safe and avoid injury,” said Pauline
Kinsella, NYSUT’s executive director of field and legal
services.
I have been trained and used this technique. It is effective. My co-worker safely restrained an out of control 4th grader who weighed as much as she did– while a room full of bigger, stronger staff members looked on, not knowing how to safely handle the situation. The 2-day training leaves you feeling like you’ve been in an automobile accident!