The Philosophy of PCM
PCMA believes that students, persons with developmental or other disabilities and others with behavioral challenges have a right to the most effective and humane treatment provided by the most competent and qualified people possible. Effective and humane treatment includes safety, a focus on proactive and non-coercive methods, opportunities for individuals to remain in the least restrictive settings possible, freedom from excessive use of medications and freedom from inappropriate incarceration and tactics designed for criminals.
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) supports PCMA’s philosophy, mission and values by setting the highest training and certification standards in the field and employing the most sound, scientifically based and time proven non-physical and physical strategies.
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"Having been an instructor for another crisis management system, I can truly say that PCM is superior in all physical and non-physical procedures compared to any systems I've trained or been trained in, or, for that matter, any I have researched." Paul Gavoni Behavior Analyst | ||
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"The (Palm Beach County) school district annually trains approximately 375 staff in initial PCM procedures and re-certifies approximately 450 staff. In my 16 years as a PCM instructor, which includes 15 years in my current position, no students or staff have been injured implementing PCM procedures. I am very familiar with other restraint procedures; in fact I was a certified trainer in others. I do not think that any other crisis management programs are as safe, effective, or implemented with the individual's dignity in mind. PCM is a complete crisis management system in which the verbal de-escalation is as important as any physical interventions. PCMA staff are always available via telephone and e-mail to answer any of our questions or to provide assistance...It is without hesitation that I would recommend Professional Crisis Management to any school district or institute that has exceptional students with various degrees of dangerous behaviors." Pamela R. Tepsic Director of Special Education |