What association do you have with the Star Ranch? I am wondering why you are so protective of the facility.
No affiliation, just a concerned parent with a teen.
If the basket hold was infact performed, as you and the "ranch" have reported, then why is he dead
Not sure, could be medication the child was on, the counselor was improperly trained in the use of the basket hold, counselor did not follow proper procedure, the child had a lung condition etc.
So what happen if the "investigation" is concluded and they rule his death and accident?
Depends on the root cause of the accident, if it was a training issue, maybe set up state controlled certification training for restraints and recertify periodically. If the Basket Restraint is too high risk or has a high incidence of death maybe push to have it banned. Counselors would then need to be trained on how to handle that situation in the future, What hold would replace the Basket hold etc.
Anonymous...How would you suggest that this horrible situation be handled? Should the grand jury not "true bill" this? Should we all just move on? You tell me..."
The obvious answer to me would be to:
1. wait for the results of the investigation,
2. Determine root cause (i.e. poor training,lung condition, not following procedures etc.)
3. Push for a fix to correct the problem from reoccuring (i.e. training, better medical oversight, legal action against responsible parties etc.)
4. Monitor and follow-up to insure corrective action (the changes that were made)is/are effective.
I typically never suggest to just move on, especially if a life is at risk, but I do depend heavily on the authorities doing their job and giving them the space they need.
