§ 3800.208. Pressure points.

 (a)  Pressure point techniques, defined as the application of pain for the purpose of achieving compliance, are prohibited, except as provided in subsection (b).

 (b)  The use of a pressure point technique that applies pressure at the child’s jaw point for the purpose of bite release, is permitted.

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  3800.171 (relating to safe transportation).

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