In this module presented by Peter Le Breton, MacKillop Family Services explores the application of Annexure A of the Intensive Therapeutic Care model in supporting young people living in residential care and managing young people’s behaviour in a way that is consistent with the principles of therapeutic care.

This includes:

• considered placement of young people and creating optimum client household mix
• recruitment and training of residential care staff
• clear policies and procedures
• the importance of the role of the Therapeutic Specialist in progressing the therapeutic aspects of the young person’s individual needs in their Behaviour Support Plan
• understanding Annexure A and de-escalating issues where Police have and have not been engaged
• the role of the Liaison Officer as the point of contact with the local Police Crime Unit Manager
• cross agency positive relationship building, regular meetings between residential care providers and local Police