Crisis Assessment & Prevention Systems (CAPS)

nagareru
To stream; to flow

The nature of a river is to move towards its destination without resistance and with continuous fluid motion.

The river will continue to move over and around any objects in its path. This continuous motion will eventually move the objects or smooth them out to create a more fluid path. If we become as flexible as water in our approach to crisis, we will surely increase our chances of bringing peace to any situation.

-C. Perryman

about help

Human Empowerment and Leadership Principles (HELP), A Safety Management Continuum, is a product and service of Crisis Assessment & Prevention Systems (CAPS). The contributions of professionals in healthcare, education and human services redesigned the concept of "crisis intervention" to create a program that would focus solely on managing a safe environment. HELP provides some of the intervention strategies contained in many other programs, with updated and refined techniques to provide safer, more effective interventions. HELP expands the idea of crisis intervention by specifically focusing on maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment. HELP provides ways to break down some of the barriers to preventing and managing physical aggression.

HELP objectives for Trainers

Enhance Staff Skills by teaching specific communication techniques and practical physical techniques for safety.

Build Staff Confidence This will be accomplished through supportive training and training that requires competence.

Give Staff Focus by providing a strong principle based foundation and teaching the principles that will provide better guidelines for using "good" judgment.

HELP objectives for Staff

To provide a non-punitive approach for managing aggressive behavior.
To provide safety strategies that validate all feelings and address harmful behaviors.
To provide techniques that will encourage opportunities for growth and understanding while managing aggression.
To show respect for all individuals regardless of their behavior.
To allow all individuals the opportunity to express their needs.