Wow. None of the teachers in our district have been trained to safely (and legally) restrain an out of control child. Therefore the rule of thumb is to NEVER touch them - even when trying to stop a fight. That responsibility has been handed over to the police. Blame the lawyers.
I doubt that is true.
SpEd teachers are probably trained.
But most other teachers are not, and I agree with your "rule of thumb:" If an untrained teacher restrains a student and in the process harms the student, they can be terminated.
Even if the DO NOT HARM a SpEd student, the teacher will usually be required to take a class in restraining. They may expect that for two hours every Thursday for (4) weeks AFTER SCHOOL, to attend.
Ask me how I know......
The mistake you are making is that you are taking your district, your experience and the people you know and attributing that to schools and teaches universally.
This is far from reality.
Teacher Shot in Classroom - NYTimes.com
Teacher Shot In Shoulder By Her Student - Chicago Tribune
Any group that deals with the American Public is gonna get a few shots thrown their way. Presidents, congressman, judges, cops, mailmen...whatever.
This is a thread about a "trend" to "humiliate teachers."
Teachers that have practice good classroom discipline have less trouble with discipline problems.
How does this simple concept escape you?
I'll take actual experience over a few sensationalized stories from the media. I'll also be glad to skip over your off-topic, bomb-throwing, bullshit posts.