Section One – Policy, Law and Theory relating to the Use of Force

1.1 Theory and Law on Use of Force

· When force can be used

· Prison Rule 47 / YOI Rule 50

· Criminal Law Act 1967

· Common Law

· Human Rights Act

1.2 Conflict Resolution

· Avoid Danger

· Defuse the situation

· Control the situation

1.3 De-escalation Techniques

· Managing aggression

· Communication

· Defusion strategies

· De-escalation techniques