Dr. Shane Spiker unpacks crisis intervention in adult and home/community-based ABA services. Shane shares his “accidental” path into crisis work, why prevention and post-crisis routines are where teams most often go wrong, and how staff learning histories and workplace contingencies can unintentionally fuel “warrior culture” and overly reactive responses. They discuss why crisis management is an emergency procedure, not treatment. Also, practical safety considerations (context, exits, clothing, size differentials, and the risks of police/hospital involvement). The conversation closes with a call to center social validity, assent/consent, and quality of life: fewer restrictions, more meaningful supports, and better systems for caring for both clients and the staff who support them.