What is a criterion for protective placement under Wisconsin law?

The criterion for protective placement under Wisconsin law focuses on individuals who have a primary need for residential care and custody. This means that the individual requires a living arrangement where they can receive the necessary supervision and support due to their mental health or developmental challenges. Protective placement is intended to ensure that vulnerable individuals, who may not be able to safely care for themselves or protect their own interests, receive the appropriate level of care in a secure environment.

In this context, the other options do not fully encapsulate the primary need for care and custody. For instance, simply being over 21 with an intellectual disability does not necessarily indicate a need for protective placement; it focuses on age rather than care needs. Similarly, dangerous behavior only when intoxicated is not a valid criterion, as protective placement is concerned with ongoing care needs rather than situational behavior. Lastly, willingness to comply with care plans, while important for treatment, does not define the need for protective placement itself, which is predominantly about ensuring care for individuals who might not be able to live independently or safely.