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• To develop and disseminate best practice in the prevention and management of aggression and violence on a national and international level
  
  
• To protect, preserve and assist in protecting and preserving the health and safety of the public, particularly those in need of special care and treatment and those responsible for providing it
  
  
• To maintain and increase provision of training in the safe management of aggression for Nurses, Doctors, Ancillary Workers and security staff responsible for the safety of the public who come as patients, visitors or escorts to NHS or private hospitals or to Special Units and to schools and other services
  
  
• To maintain and increase training advisory services in safe practice for those members of the public working in the wider community, particularly those responsible for the care, support and treatment of adults or children in residential homes, for Outreach Services, after care provision and for safely meeting emergencies
  
  
• To maintain and increase provision of training, advice and support for staff looking after all adults, children and young people with potential for seriously disruptive and violent behaviour