Pause Before You React: Justice-Involved Client Response Guide
When a client escalates in a hospital, ER, or crisis setting, itās easy to default to punishment or removal. This guide offers a 3-step framework to slow down, assess trauma vs. defiance, and respond with targeted interventionsāespecially critical for justice-involved populations. Use it to guide team huddles, de-escalation strategies, and documentation after behavioral incidents.
Best for: Emergency departments, psychiatric units, inpatient teams, mobile crisis response.
