A provincial organization that provides support for adults with developmental disabilities is reviewing an incident in Warfield this month where a man assaulted a teacher.
RCMP said a 36-year-old man with special needs jumped from a moving vehicle and then entered Webster elementary through a door left unlocked due to a construction project.
They said a teacher found the man in the school gym. When she approached him, he grabbed her hair. The teacher freed herself with help from a colleague.
School staff managed the incident until the man was returned to his support worker.
Community Living BC would not agree to an interview, but provided a written statement. They said they couldn’t comment on the specifics of any individual receiving supports funded by the organization, but acknowledged the impact on the teacher and the school.
“We want to assure you that CLBC is working closely with the service provider as well as the individual and have offered support to the school community to address concerns and prevent similar incidents in the future,” they wrote.
The organization said it will review whether the man’s individual support plan was implemented as intended and whether any changes are needed to ensure his safety and well-being.
“This follow-up also includes determining whether policies and procedures were followed and whether further review action is required,” the statement said.
Community Living BC said it works will all its service providers to ensure “continuous improvement in quality and safety.”
“Reviews following an incident help us identify opportunities to strengthen practices and ensure that supports remain responsive to each person’s unique needs and to address any overall safety concerns,” the statement said.
The organization added that they are co-operating with the Trail RCMP and offering support to the school.
