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warning signs for violence

  • posture

  • speech

  • motor activity

  • other body language

  • your own feelings

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what to do in a violent situation

  1. call for backup

  2. assess the situation for factors contributing to violence

  3. observe surroundings for escape route, dangers, weapons, etc.

  4. maintain a safe distance

  5. try verbal intervention first

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things to remember for restraints

  • never tie ankles and wrists together as one

  • never tie only the feet together

  • don’t place a patient face down on a stretcher

  • while restraining always try to talk to the patient

  • continuously monitor ABCs

  • document everything

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interview stance

  • arms length from the person

  • 45 degree angle

  • feet shoulder width apart

  • hands relaxed

  • knees slightly bent

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what to do when someone is coming at you

  • throw something at them

  • run toward ambulance

  • get out of line of fire and run to safety

  • put as much distance as possible between yourself and aggressor

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1+1 rule

if there is one weapon there’s a good chance of another one

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cover vs concealment

  • cover is something that could stop a bullet or weapon from hurting you

  • concealment is something you can hide behind

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four checks for stressful incidents

  • check environment POPPN

  • check yourself

  • check your communication

  • check your breathing

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POPPN

  • people

  • odour

  • pathways

  • pets

  • noises

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reasonable circumstances

what another reasonable person would do in the same circumstances

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Criminal code defence of a person

  • if you can leave without hurting anyone then you must leave

  • you may only use the amount of force necessary to stop an attack

  • punishment or revenge is not permitted

  • match level of injury to resistance

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sector 34 of criminal code

a person is not guilty if

  • they believe force is being used against them or threat of force

  • act is committed for the purpose of defence and

  • the act committed is reasonable within circumstances

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how many people are required to restrain

minimum of 5 trained, able bodied people, one for each limb