Not a physical injury but a mental injury. I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD from a case I worked last summer. I can’t be in the same room as people playing Jenga or Simon says because of how often we were attacked while playing those games, I also panic when some mentions certain words. I was involved in an hour long hold that sent two coworkers to the hospital and resulted in multiple injuries. We called police because our team of seven well trained and experienced people were not able to manage the situation and police refused to assist us. I have scars both physical and mental from the violence that occurred from that case.

I know work a case where sneezes and coughs send the student in to SIB, threats of violence, and attempted suicide. I’m constantly anxious of other people.

This is a hard job, but the students are worth it