Alleged victim (AV) is client who is in the [Redacted] foster care system and currently in care at Perimeter of the Ozarks in Springdale. On 5/23/2023, at 2:43 AM, AV was attempting to activate the fire alarms at the facility so she could elope from the facility. Staff tried to stop her. She threatened to assault staff. She attacked a nurse and other staff members. She had to be restrained. She was redirected multiple times, but she continued to assault staff. Staff spoke to a doctor, who authorized her to have “Emergency medication.” Once the emergency medication was administered, she was able to calm down and go to bed.
On 5/24/2023, she was involved in another incident and had to be separated from a peer. She again became violent with staff and was once again restrained. She received medication again to calm her down. Speaking about the incidents later, client said that she was restrained by only male staff. She said that when they restrained her on 5/23/2023, they choked her with a sweater, and she could not breathe. She said the restraint left bruises on her knees and arms. Client was interviewed by Investigator Logan Woynaroski at Perimeter Behavioral Health on 06/01/2023. CACD Investigator Logan interviewed the Perimeter staff member that placed the hold on the av. There is nothing criminal that occurred. This case can be closed, no charges.