CHARLOTTE — North Carolina is trying out a new program to help teenagers who may be a danger to themselves or others.
Over the next two years, employees at 22 psychiatric youth facilities will not restrain or isolate kids and teens in a crisis situation.
Instead, they will use cushioned pads to keep themselves safe while using de-escalation and trauma training.
This announcement came from the Department of Health, according to WLOS.
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