Students in crisis A GOLD Coast doctor accused of hog-tying a seven-year-old patient says the boy was ͚disruptive, violent and out of control͛ and tying him up was ͚a game͛ to distract him. (http://www.couriermail.com.au). The incidence of ͚crisis͛ behaviour in schools is increasing and boarding school staff are sometimes confronted by ͚crisis͛ situations where students may be aggressive and at risk. What are the appropriate ways to respond to student aggression or unsafe behaviour in the boarding residence? This paper looks at awareness of student needs and risk factors in prevention of aggression, appropriate strategies for de-escalating potentially aggressive behaviour, … Continue reading Managing Agressive behaviour