Physical Control in Care Training Manual - Independent Advisory ...

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CAREPHYSICAL CONTROL IN CARESECTION 1: FOREWORD1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe Secure Training Centre Rules require that the methods ofphysical restraint used in Secure Training Centres (STCs) areapproved by the Secretary of State. The only method that has thisapproval is Physical Control in Care (PCC).The PCC curriculum has been developed by NOMS Trainers fromNational Tactical Response Group (NTRG) formally C&R NationalCentres, to specifically ensure the safe custody of young people incare and those authorised to keep them in a secure environment.The techniques are approved for use in all Secure Training Centres inEngland and Wales and for approved Escort Providers.PCC is a system of holds designed to be used on young people. Theholds do not rely on pain to regain control but PCC does include twodistraction techniques that rely on the application of pain. Thesetechniques are the rib distraction and thumb distraction.These distraction techniques may only be used in violent situationswhere the safety of young people, staff or others is at risk.This version of the PCC Manual has been developed as an interimcurriculum pending the introduction of a new holistic behaviourmanagement system known as Conflict Resolution Training (CRT).Due to the changing demographics of young people within STCs,PCC techniques may not be successful in managing conflict involvingviolence and risk to life or limb. This should be determined by staffcarrying out a dynamic risk assessment at the scene. Establishmentsshould have in place contingency plans to deal with any incident thatfalls under this remit.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 20106