Managing aggression and violence in care settings: a review of the legal and ethical content of staff training courses

Abstract

Staff must have an appreciation of legal and ethical issues associated with the people they care for, particularly when physical restraint to manage aggression or violence is being considered. This article examines legal and ethical issues related to the management of aggression and violence, and considers the inclusion of this material in training courses.

Citation

Beech, B. (2001), "Managing aggression and violence in care settings: a review of the legal and ethical content of staff training courses", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 8-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200100009