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What Differentiates HWC From Other Programs

Patented With A Proven History and Medical Review

• Reviewed by medical professionals, behavioral health practitioners, BCBAs and leading forensic authorities for nearly 40 years.
• The Primary Restraint Technique® (PRT®) is the only patented physical restraint method, with standing, seated, and floor configurations to meet regulatory requirements.

Integrated Safety

• HWC integrates both verbal and physical interventions to maintain safety, unlike many programs that lack this integration.
• HWC’s physical techniques ensure safety, even in high-risk situations, where many other programs fail to provide effective or safe interventions.

Reduced Incidents and Injuries/ Increased Calm and Safety

• Organizations report a 30-50%+ reduction in injuries and physical incidents after adopting HWC training.
• HWC’s techniques promote faster de-escalation and fewer physical interventions.
• HWC’s holding methods are engineered to be definitive, comfortable, and secure, promoting a quicker return to emotional stability.
• Staff trained in HWC methods see reduced hold durations and fewer injuries.

Verbal Intervention Excellence

• HWC’s verbal program is structured, intuitive, and self-correcting, offering clear guidelines for when and how to intervene.
• Unlike other programs, HWC teaches how to time, withdraw, and apply interventions at various levels.

Distinct Physical Intervention Features

• Team interventions, environmental safety use, and handling third-person saves.
• Training includes breaking up fights, transitioning staff in and out of holds, and modular techniques that adjust force to be least restrictive yet effective.

24/7 Support

• Direct access to the creator of HWC for technical, training, or incident-related questions.
• Expert testimony available for civil or criminal proceedings if needed.