Types of Behaviours of concern PBS targets

Types of Behaviours of concern PBS targets

Types of Behaviours of concern PBS targets

 
 
 

Type of BOC 

 
 
 

Description 

 

 
 

Verbal Aggression 

 
 
 
 
  • Verbalizing of violence e.g. threatening to cause harm to self or others 

  • Verbal abuse directed at others e.g. “fucking bastard” 

 
 
 

Physical aggression 

 
 
 
 
  • Towards objects e.g., “kicking and punching, biting others.” 

  • Against self e.g., hitting their head with a closed fist.  

  • Physical aggression toward objects (also known as property damage). 

 
 
 

Inappropriate sexual behaviours 

 
 
 
 
  • Sexual talk  

  • Inappropriately touching others who do not want to be touched. 

  • Exhibitionism – e.g. flashing of genitals or undressing in public. 

  • Masturbation in public 

  • Touching own self 

  • Coercive sexual behaviour such as rape 

 
 
 

Repetitive behaviour 

 
 
 
 
  • Such as continued tapping, asking the same question repeatedly etc. 

  • Continued persistent in touching, rubbing or scratching leading to skin irritation 

  • Remaining in the shower too long  

  • Any repetitive behaviour that causes harm to the person or others.

 
 
 

Wandering/Absconding 

 
 
 
 
  • Going into prohibited areas but low risk of harm

  • Wandering off without consideration of potential danger  

  • A client wandering off without road safety awareness.  

  • Escaping secure premises  

 
 
 

Inappropriate Social Behaviour 

 
 
 
 
  • Social awkward e.g., failure to monitor personal hygiene, standing too close to strangers or failure to pick up non-verbal cues. 

  • Nuisance /annoyance to others  

  • Non-compliant or oppositional behaviours 

  • Petty crimes or oppositional behaviours 

  • Presenting danger/risk to self or others 

 
 
 
 

Reduced initiation 

 
 
 
 
 
  • Difficulty getting tasks started or completed.  

  • Having reduced motivation, initiative or interest in day-to-day activities 

  • Refusal to take medication which further worsens their health

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