This training module is intended to provide annual overview training on the topic of restraint for all school staff. This training does not qualify a person to administer restraint.
While many staff have received partial Safety Care training which involves de-escalation techniques, a limited number of personnel have received full restraint training. They are as follows:
Jordan Shane - Safety Care Instructor, Physical Education Teacher
Chris Doyon - Assistant Head of School
Eric Neagle - Spanish Teacher
Melissa DeLeo - School Psychologist
If you encounter a situation in which you believe a restraint is necessary, please seek assistance to communicate the emergency as quickly as possible. A radio call indicating emergency assistance is needed at your location on channel 2 is one way to alert trained personnel. Under no circumstances may a staff member place hands on any student, however, staff members may use reasonable force to defend themselves from assault or imminent serious physical harm.
Physical restraints are rare and only used when necessary to protect members of the school community from physical harm. Only properly trained staff may restrain students in order to prevent or minimize harm to the student during the restraint. All uses of restraint must be reported to the Head of School.
At Marblehead Community Charter Public School, chemical and mechanical restraints are not used.
To see Massachusetts State Regulations regarding restraint click here.
To see the Marblehead Charter policy on physical restraint of students click here.