Personal safety is a concern for many individuals. Although no one expects to find themselves in a situation where they…
Travelling alone can be an empowering experience, offering independence and a sense of adventure. However, it also carries inherent risks,…
Workplace violence encompasses a range of behaviours, including physical assaults, threats, and verbal abuse. Recent statistics reveal that a significant…
When is someone too close? When you anticipate danger from what you can see, hear and/or feel from the other…
The BBC Panorama broadcast ‘Undercover School: Cruelty in the classroom’, which aired on 17th June 2024, covering the physical and…
Intervening to take away someone’s freedom of movement is generally done for a greater good, to. To stop a situation…
My first recollection of being knowingly introduced to this subject was around 2001 watching a video regarding the subject of…
Among the concerns of using physical intervention, several long-standing misconceptions persist, contributing to dangerous misunderstandings and potentially lethal situations. One…
QMC recorded 1,800 incidents of aggression, violence and harassment during 2022-23. Notting University Hospital recorded 1,806 incidents. Staff have been…
The recent BBC Disclosure programme, shown on 5th February 2024, brought to light the need for continued expertise and experience…