We are a proud member of Restraint Reduction Network

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Legacy Youth Care takes pride in its unwavering commitment to being tenacious, young person-centred, empathetic, sympathetic, and caring. Our core values revolve around promoting positivity, embodying positive corporate parenting, and advocating for positive behaviour support. 

 

We a proud member of the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN), we pledge to meet the standards outlined by the RRN, on ongoing basis. Here are our promises:​

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Priority 1

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At Legacy Youth Care Ltd., our unwavering commitment to upholding human rights and preserving dignity forms the core of our mission. Our overarching goal is to minimise the reliance on physical intervention, rejecting any institutionalised care methods that prioritise restrictive intervention and clinical holding, as the initial response. Embracing positive loco-parental values, fostering staff mindfulness and emotional intelligence, and adhering to our approach on positive behavioural support are paramount in achieving favourable outcomes for our young people. Our mission is centred around fostering a culture rooted in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) as our primary approach, with human rights and dignity serving as guiding principles in all our endeavours.​

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Priority 2

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Analysing data and reviewing child’s behaviour-related information and current restrictive practices will be a focal point during our weekly PBS meetings. The aim is to identify effective strategies for avoiding triggers and de-escalating challenging behaviours. Post-incident reports will be carefully reviewed to update young person’s PBS plans. Any new approaches will be discussed, agreed upon with the consent of the young people, and documented. The Manager will then communicate this information to the entire residential team, with the goal of fostering a comprehensive and robust understanding of Legacy Youth Care's commitment to minimising and mitigating responses in restrictive practice.​

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Priority 3

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As one of the 6 pillars of restraint reduction it is important we have appropriate leadership, staff, and invest in training. One of the main focuses is that training for all residential staff at Legacy Youth Care Ltd., is centred on alternatives and preventative methods to restrictive interventions and clinical holding (RRN, 2019) and positive behaviour support. All new staff are required to undergo mandatory training, encompassing various modules such as ABC training (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence), positive behaviour reinforcement training, clinical holding training, de-escalation training, and physical intervention training. Staff members are trained comprehensively on proactive and preventative strategies, including positive behavioural support, information provision, preparation, distraction, and de-escalation techniques. The training strongly emphasizes that clinical holding or restrictive physical interventions should only be considered as a last resort. Prior to any intervention, careful consideration of a child’s rights and a clear rationale for the use of any intervention must be established. It is crucial that the intervention is proportionate and represents the least restrictive option. Training provision is specifically tailored for residential care staff working with children and young people, ensuring that the training is targeted and relevant to the unique challenges and responsibilities within the residential care setting. This approach ensures that the staff at Legacy Youth Care Ltd. are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective care while prioritising the well-being and rights of the children and young people in their care.​

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To find full details of our pledge, please visit the Restraint Reduction Network website.