The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Safe Crisis Management (SCM) program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Behavioral Management for Adolescents in Child Welfare, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given a Scientific Rating.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Staff members who work with individuals in care or receiving service that may experience crisis behavior.

SCM is a comprehensive behavior support and intervention training program designed to assist professional staff in managing disruptive or aggressive behavior. The training provides prevention – de-escalation – emergency (physical) intervention and follow-up processing for these behavior incidents. Staff completing the program must demonstrate proficiency via written and physical skills testing.

The goal of the SCM program is to equip staff with knowledge and skills that will allow them to safely intervene with individuals who demonstrate disruptive behaviors that are harmful to self or others.