Restraint and Seclusion: Ending the school-based trauma cycle

Restraint and seclusion are crisis management strategies that are used in many schools across the nation and the world. Physical Restraint, is exactly what it sounds like, it is a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs or head freely. Seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. These interventions are dangerous and have led to serious injuries and even death in students, teachers and staff. Restraint and seclusion can lead to trauma, injury and death. In this live session we will talk about the impact of these crisis management approach, and alternatives to better support students, teachers, and staff.Support the show