Which response level involves any physical contact with the youth?

The response level that involves any physical contact with the youth is Level 2 - Physical. This level addresses situations where a staff member is required to make physical contact to manage behavior or ensure safety. Such contact can range from holding a youth's arm to redirect their movement to more significant interventions necessary when a youth poses a risk to themselves or others.

In this context, Physical response levels are specifically designed to safely intervene when verbal communication alone is insufficient to de-escalate a situation. This emphasizes the need for trained staff to respond appropriately while minimizing potential harm during physical interactions.

Other levels, such as verbal, mechanical restraints, and emotional support, do not inherently include physical contact. Verbal interventions rely solely on communication without any physical engagement, while mechanical restraints involve devices that do not mean direct physical contact with the individual by the staff member. Emotional support focuses on providing psychological assistance and does not engage in physical responses. Therefore, Level 2 - Physical is indeed the correct identification of a response level that necessitates physical contact with the youth.