WHY HWC

HWC provides expert training services in de-escalation, behavior management and physical intervention. 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 teaches least restrictive effective intervention methods engineered to promote a quicker return to emotional stability.  Staff trained in HWC methods see more interventions resolved at the verbal level, reduced physical interventions, reduced hold durations, safer environments and fewer injuries. Learn More

HWC has been evaluated by top forensic experts and medical professionals, including Dr. Michael Baden, who endorsed its use in New York State, and NJ State Hospital Medical Director.  HWC complies and meets the standards of national accrediting bodies including Joint Commission, Department of Education, COA, CARF, DOE, DHS, DOD, USCIS, BIA, ADA, IDEA, OSHA, State and Federal Laws and Regulations etc.

HWC's program reduces physical intervention and injuries by 30-50%+. HWC’s proprietary single-person holding method, the Primary Restraint Technique® (or PRT®) is the first and only physical technique of any kind ever granted a Patent by the U.S. Patent Office (“Apparatus and method for safely maintaining a restraining hold on a person”).   Additionally, our specially engineered therapeutic hold for smaller children allows an adult to safely manage children as young as three who are experiencing episodic violent behavior, ensuring both immediate safety and long-term well-being.

HWC has created safer human service environments in over 5000 organizations in all 50 states and internationally.  HWC consists of practical easy-to-learn techniques and methods that have been tested and proven to work with the most challenging clients across the spectrum of human services organizations and schools. HWC contains the recognized core principles of a trauma-informed approach to care and intervention namely: safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment and responsiveness.

Real problems deserve real solutions. When you choose HWC, you and your organization or school has direct access to the creator of HWC for any technical, training, or "how-to" questions—available 24/7 by phone or email.