The goal of intervention with a dangerous person is to allow that person to gain control of his/or her violent instincts. There are five types of intervention for dangerous people:

1. Providing support - the counselor provides supportive feedback
2. Setting the limits - the counselor establishes consistent limits
3. Medication - placing the client on medication
4. Seclusion - leaving the client alone for a short time to allow him/or her to cool down
5. Restraints - using physical restraints on an extremely agitated client