Use of Force, Protective Equipment and Instruments of Restraint Policy

This policy provides employees with an understanding of safe responses to challenging behaviour in order to reduce the risk of injury to young people and employees, as well as the requirements for applying use of force, use of instruments of restraint, and use of protective equipment when required.

The key objectives of the policy are to:

  • promote the safe use of communication and other non-physical means as the standard for managing young people’s behaviour
  • provide direction on the approved types and methods of use of force to be used as a last resort
  • increase understanding of legislative and operational reporting requirements for use of force, protective equipment and instruments of restraint.
  • provide direction on the use, method and approval of instruments of restraint
  • provide a framework for understanding the use of protective equipment in the context of Work Health & Safety obligations
  • detail requirements for initial and ongoing protective tactics training of employees.

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Type: Policy
Author: 
Youth Justice NSW
Publication Date: 
16 September 2020
Version: 
3

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