BMS 1
This document is optional and records positive or minor behavioral observations.
Behavioral Note
This is used to communicate behavior level changes across departments.
Internal memorandum/email notification
This movie taught us that dinosaurs and bad security systems don’t mix well.
Jurassic Park
This ensures children are informed of rules in a language they understand.
Program rules translation/interpretation support
This type of violation includes assault, escape, or possession of contraband.
Major program rule violation
This requires staff to document facts, resolution, and next steps.
Proper documentation protocol
This ensures fairness and consistency when applying rules.
Consistent rule enforcement
This character survived the ocean on a floating door… while someone else clearly could’ve fit too.
Rose DeWitt Bukater
This process includes planning, scripting, delivery, and documenting.
Communication and documentation process
This prohibits denying children access to basic rights like food or sleep.
Prohibited behavioral sanction
This type of restraint is strictly prohibited and involves devices limiting movement
Mechanical restraints
This restraint restricts breathing and is not allowed under any circumstances.
Prone restraint
This green ogre just wanted privacy but ended up saving a princess and talking donkey.
Shrek
This type of intervention uses substances like pepper spray and is prohibited.
Chemical restraints
This occurs when children are asked to restrain another child.
Peer restraints
This level requires review by a multidisciplinary team weekly.
BMS Levels 2–5 review
This ensures behavior plans are individualized and trauma-informed.
Behavior Management Plan
This superhero shoots webs, climbs walls, and still struggles to pay rent.
Spider-Man
This must occur before involving law enforcement in a behavioral crisis.
All de-escalation strategies attempted first
This ensures children process incidents privately after intervention.
Post-intervention private debriefing
This allows removal of unsafe items from a child’s room if needed.
Safety-based restriction of possessions
This ensures no one in care disciplines another person.
Prohibition of peer discipline
This yellow family has predicted the future more times than we’re comfortable admitting.
The Simpsons
This determines if a child should move to RTC, staff secure, or secure care.
Step-up level of care evaluation
This violation includes disrespectful language or not following directions
Minor program rule violation