PAR (Developmental Psychology) DJJ STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS (Accurate & Verified) WITH
EXPLANATIONS 2025 GUIDE.
What is the maximum number of minutes that a combative youth may be
kept in mechanical restraints WITHOUT authorization from the program
director or superintendent?
Answer: 60 minutes
Explanation: According to PAR policy, mechanical restraints may only be
used for a maximum of 60 minutes without prior authorization from the
program director or superintendent.
According to PAR policy, what determines that staff's authorized response
level when responding to a resistant youth?
Answer: Behavior of the youth
Explanation: The staff's authorized response level is determined by the
behavior exhibited by the youth, which helps decide the appropriate level of
intervention.
When making an immediate Protective Action Response decision in a
crisis situation, what are the three factors that should be considered?
Answer: Youth, environment, self
Explanation: These three factors—youth’s behavior, the environment, and the
staff member’s own state and position—should be considered in making a
timely and appropriate decision in a crisis situation.
, Jason is lying on his bunk. For the third time, you ask him to stand up, and
he tells you to get lost and continues to read his book. According to the
PAR matrix, which of the following techniques could you use next?
Answer: Touch
Explanation: Since Jason is engaging in passive resistance (ignoring
directives), the next step would be to use a non-threatening physical touch
technique to guide him.
If the youth is displaying passive resistance, it is within the PAR policy to
use_______
Answer: A touch technique
Explanation: When a youth demonstrates passive resistance, staff can use a
light touch technique to guide the youth toward compliance without using
force.
Which of the following describes a level 2 response on the PAR matrix?
Answer: Moving the youth using a Baskethold
Explanation: The Baskethold is a technique used for control in situations
where a higher level of intervention is required, typically a level 2 response.
On the PAR matrix, staff are authorized to respond with verbal
intervention for which levels?
Answer: Levels 1-3
Explanation: Verbal interventions are suitable for levels 1 to 3 of the PAR
matrix, as these levels involve non-physical resistance or initial escalation of
resistance.
EXAM QUESTIONS (Accurate & Verified) WITH
EXPLANATIONS 2025 GUIDE.
What is the maximum number of minutes that a combative youth may be
kept in mechanical restraints WITHOUT authorization from the program
director or superintendent?
Answer: 60 minutes
Explanation: According to PAR policy, mechanical restraints may only be
used for a maximum of 60 minutes without prior authorization from the
program director or superintendent.
According to PAR policy, what determines that staff's authorized response
level when responding to a resistant youth?
Answer: Behavior of the youth
Explanation: The staff's authorized response level is determined by the
behavior exhibited by the youth, which helps decide the appropriate level of
intervention.
When making an immediate Protective Action Response decision in a
crisis situation, what are the three factors that should be considered?
Answer: Youth, environment, self
Explanation: These three factors—youth’s behavior, the environment, and the
staff member’s own state and position—should be considered in making a
timely and appropriate decision in a crisis situation.
, Jason is lying on his bunk. For the third time, you ask him to stand up, and
he tells you to get lost and continues to read his book. According to the
PAR matrix, which of the following techniques could you use next?
Answer: Touch
Explanation: Since Jason is engaging in passive resistance (ignoring
directives), the next step would be to use a non-threatening physical touch
technique to guide him.
If the youth is displaying passive resistance, it is within the PAR policy to
use_______
Answer: A touch technique
Explanation: When a youth demonstrates passive resistance, staff can use a
light touch technique to guide the youth toward compliance without using
force.
Which of the following describes a level 2 response on the PAR matrix?
Answer: Moving the youth using a Baskethold
Explanation: The Baskethold is a technique used for control in situations
where a higher level of intervention is required, typically a level 2 response.
On the PAR matrix, staff are authorized to respond with verbal
intervention for which levels?
Answer: Levels 1-3
Explanation: Verbal interventions are suitable for levels 1 to 3 of the PAR
matrix, as these levels involve non-physical resistance or initial escalation of
resistance.
