In Action

..for many years we have looked for a behavior management program that focused on de -escalation, and had physical interventions that met the philosophy. Our frustration was not around the many great programs regarding de-escalation, but with physical teachings that always took us back to times of very physical restraining techniques that are dangerous for kids and staff. RESPECT is the first program I have seen in my 35 years of this work that successfully bridges that gap. RESPECT’s physical interventions are de-escalating. It is a great program that provides safety, security, calmness and physical interventions that match the philosophy of de-escalation.

-Robert P. Sheehan, President and CEO
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc, and its subsidiaries

I thoroughly enjoyed the RES-PECT training. The class was both fun and highly informative. I learned many new things that clinicians often do not get a chance to study. The instructors were friendly and made me feel right at home. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to be a serious clinician.

-Blair Reynolds Ph. D.

RES-PECT is a highly sophisticated, well thought out strategy for protecting student and teacher in emotionally charged potentially physical violent circumstances. Not only does RES-PECT lead to fewer physical encounters, it changes the dynamic between authority figures and those they supervise or serve. RES-PECT is an exceptional pro-social process that allows for self-control rather than reactive and violent interactions.

-Frank Grijalva, Director-Midwestern Trauma Services Network

I found the RES-PECT Training to be a plan of action that promotes safety and a learning experience for the clients. The techniques presented were simple and non evasive. The skills I learned will help me provide clients management and are in line with a professional commitment to “do no harm”. RES-PECT training also allows for an environment where staff safety is paramount.

-Deborah Allmon Reynolds LCSA, MAC, ACSW

I have been in education over 25 years and have participated in numerous student intervention programs, but I can say without hesitation that the RESPECT program is by far the best thought out, responsive, safe, and effective program that I have participated in and used in a school setting. The name says it all, it "RESPECTS" both the student and the adult. I highly recommend it.

-Ernie Manzie , Director of Educational Programs Residential Psychiatric Treatment Center School Family Centered Services of Alaska

The RESPECT program is the first program to seriously address restraint elimination with some practical tools. This program will bring dignity into the relationship between children and adults in mental health treatment. The program builds from the basic fundamentals of professionalism and incorporates new techniques that do not require using force against force

-Robert Kratky, Training Department
Director of training-Iowa