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2024
Montclair Schools Under Investigation for Civil Rights Violations
New Jersey
NJ Education Report
Laura Waters
March 19, 2024
Montclair Schools Use of Seclusion and Restraint Under Investigation
New Jersey
Montclair Local
Liz George
March 12, 2024
Advocates say a practice harms disabled children, yet congressional action is stalled
National
The Washington Post
Fred Clasen-Kelly
February 2, 2024
‘I’m not safe here’: Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion
National
NPR
Fred Clasen-Kelly
January 16, 2024
Updated: New school board candidate said she would focus on special education
Maryland
Frederick News Post
Jillian Atelsek
January 15, 2024
In Her Own Words: Career lessons Crystal Allison learned from raising her autistic son
National
BizWoman the Business Journals
Crystal Allison
January 2, 2024
2023
Wyden, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to End Criminalization of Students and Create Safer Environment for Kids
National
Ron Wyden, Senator for Oregon
November 3, 2023
Roundtable Discussion: Combating Discriminatory Seclusion Practices
National
Department of Justice
Moderated by Karen Love, Civil Rights Analyst
October 6, 2023
“Seclusion” and “restraint” some area schools report high numbers of forcible methods
Wisconsin
SWNews4U
Joe Hart
September 15, 2023
Fewer Howard students are being restrained, but most are Black and in elementary school, official says
Maryland
The Baltimore Sun
Thomas Goodwin Smith
September 12, 2023
Barricading kids behind mats is legal in N.J. schools. Here’s why. (VIDEO)
New Jersey
NJ.com
Kelly Heyboer
June 7, 2023
Revisiting Sia’s Controversial 2021 Film Music after singer reveals she is on the autism spectrum
India
DailyO
Shaurya Thapa
May 31, 2023
Harwood board adopts new policy to ban dangerous student restraints
Vermont
Waterbury Roundabout
Lisa Scagliotti
May 25, 2023
Physical Education: Some Vermont Students Are Restrained or Secluded in School, With Detrimental Effects. Should the Practices Be Eliminated?
Vermont
Seven Days
Alison Novak
May 24, 2023
Editorial: Seclusion and Restraint
Vermont
Times Argus
Editorial
April 19, 2023
HUUSD: Yes, you can and should ban seclusion
Vermont
Waterbury Roundabout
Guy Stephens
April 16, 2023
At school
Canada
The Globe and Mail
Chantelle Hyde and Anne Borden King
April 2, 2023
Against Autism Pseudoscience: An Interview with Anne Borden King
National
Thinking Persons Guide to Autism
Shannon Des Roches Rosa
March 27, 2023
State officials consider new rules on restraint and seclusion in school
New York
The Times Union
Emilie Munson
March 8, 2023
School board gets update on use of restraint and seclusion in district schools
Vermont
The Valley Reporter
Erika Nichols-Frazer
February 3, 2023
Parents and staff push for more transparency, support at Howard County Public Schools’ emotional disabilities programs
Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Ethan Ehrenhaft
January 13, 2023
Local activist banned from NHCS board meetings for disruptive behavior to appeal before board
North Carolina
Port City Daily
Brenna Flanagan
January 7, 2023
2022
For the first time, N.J. schools must report how often they lock kids in ‘quiet rooms,’ new rules say
New Jersey
NJ.com
Kelly Heyboer
December 19, 2022
Crisis Prevention Institute and the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint Announce Collaborative Initiatives
National
PRWeb
Heidi Skinner
December 14, 2022
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: $$ PRIVATE SCHOOL $$ Forces Boy in SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, COMMITS SUICIDE: Says Family
National
Crime Online/FoxNation
Nancy Grace
November 15, 2022
Seclusion restricted but not gone, activist says the work is not done
North Carolina
Port City Daily
Brenna Flanagan
November 2, 2022
Mother claims non-speaking daughter was secluded, forcibly confined at N.B. school without her consent
Canada
CTV W5
Molly Thomas
October 29, 2022
The U.S. regulates how hospitals can use restraint and seclusion. Why not schools?
Connecticut
CTInsider
Emilie Munson
October 27, 2022
Controversial and often used, these little-known practices cause harm, even death, among U.S. schoolchildren
Connecticut
CTInsider
Emilie Munson, Matt Rocheleau, Alex Putterman, Libby Seline, and Alexandra Kanik
October 27, 2022
Texas teacher accused of throwing student against wall still employed with district
Texas
Fox7 Austin
Amanda Ruiz Published
October 18, 2022
Michigan tried to limit ‘barbaric’ practice in 2016. Educators used it 94,000 times since
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Lily Altavena
October 12, 2022
Bruises, scrapes and trauma: Idaho kids harmed when restrained, secluded in school
Idaho
Idaho Statesman
Becca Savransky
September 28, 2022
In one Vermont school district, the practice of physically restraining students has drawn scrutiny
Vermont
VTDigger
Peter D’Auria
September 19, 2022
The community must rally to end restraint and seclusion in schools
Vermont
Waterbury Roundabout
Amy Coach-Dietz
September 13, 2022
Harwood halts prone restraint for review
Vermont
Waterbury Roundabout
Lisa Scagliotti
August 29, 2022
Three School Staffers Indicted For 2018 Death Of Autistic Boy, Who Died After Being Restrained For An Hour
National
Matthew McNulty
July 26, 2022
‘Promote letting go’
The Valley Reporter
Vermont
Mary Ann Donnelly-DeBay
July 14, 2022
Could Your Child Be Locked in a Seclusion Room at School?
Exceptional Needs Today! magazine
National
Guy Stephens
July 1, 2022
Maryland curbs use of seclusion, restraint for misbehaving students
The Baltimore Banner
Maryland
Liz Bowie
June 30, 2022
Inside the quiet rooms: N.J. schools are locking kids in padded rooms. Are they breaking the law?
nj.com
New Jersey
Kelly Heyboer
June 19, 2022
On restraint and seclusion, ‘we can and must do better’
Waterbury Roundabout
Waterbury, Vermont
Guy Stephens
June 1, 2022
Prone restraint and seclusion are serious issues
The Valley Reporter
Waitsfield, Vermont
Guy Stephens
May 26, 2022
Maryland passes bill that bans seclusion in public schools. It takes effect July 1
WJLA TV 7 Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
Kellye Lynn
April 12, 2022
Hogan will allow bill banning seclusion to become law
The Frederick News-Post
Frederick, Maryland
Jillian Atelsek
April 12, 2022
Bill banning seclusion passes Senate, set for House hearing this week
The Frederick News-Post
Frederick, Maryland
Jillian Atelsek
March 29, 2022
Kids locked away, held down: Investigating ‘seclusion & restraint’ practices at schools
The National Desk: Spotlight on America
National
Joce Sterman, Alex Brauer, and Andrea Nejman
March 21, 2022
The Therapy Beat: Agitated Kids, Dangerous Punishment: Rethinking the Policy of Seclusion and Restraint
Psychotherapy Networker
National
Chris Lyford
March/April 2022
Freedom Village USA (Part 3): ‘We shut down Freedom Village’
Finger Lake Times
New York
Mike Hibbard
March 15, 2022
Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Seclusion in Maryland Public Schools
Maryland Matters
Maryland
Elizabeth Shwe
March 14, 2022
The restraint and seclusion of students with disabilities
Phi Delta Kappan
National Professional Journal
Robert Kim
February 28, 2022
‘What can you do?’: Spurred by a parent advocate, Calvert County Schools dramatically reduced seclusion and restraint
Frederick News-Post
Frederick, Maryland
Jillian Atelsek
February 19, 2022
Lawmakers differ on federal role in exclusionary discipline practices
K-12 Dive
National Coverage
Kara Arundel
February 17, 2022
House Subcommittee Hearing on Healthy and Supportive Schools
CSpan
National Coverage
Congressional Hearing
February 16, 2022
Seclusion rooms incorporated into NHCS’ new school designs
Port City Daily
Wilmington, North Carolina
Alexandria Sands Williams
February 12, 2022
2021
With a child in Idaho foster care, this family felt helpless. So they went to Paris Hilton
Idaho Statesman
Idaho
Nicole Blanchard
December 12, 2021
New Fairfax schools policy restricts seclusion, restraint of students, but parents worry about training, implementation
Inside NOVA
Virginia
James Jarvis
December 10, 2021
Frederick, MD, Schools to Drop Seclusion Room Use Per DOJ Agreement
NBC4 Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
Cory Smith
December 2, 2021
A mom takes action after her 5-year-old was put in a chokehold at school
NBC Nightly News
National Coverage
Char Adams
October 5, 2021
Bill heading to Congress to ban seclusion, restraints in schools
NBC Nightly News
National Coverage
Char Adams
May 26, 2021
Senate panel endorses ‘media literacy’ mandate in schools
Capitol News Illinois
Illinois
Peter Hancock
May 18, 2021
Bill to ban restraints, isolation rooms in Illinois schools advances
The Center Square
Illinois
Kevin Bessler
April 13, 2021
Sia Admits She ‘Listened to the Wrong People’ About Depictions of Prone Restraint in Her Movie ‘Music’ – Here’s Why They’re Potentially Dangerous
ShowBiz CheatSheet
National Coverage
Laura Dorwort
February 15, 2021
The very real, very painful reasons the autistic community demanded two restraint scenes be removed from Sia’s new film ‘Music’
Washington Post
Washington, District of Columbia
Theresa Vargas
February 10, 2021
Sia quits Twitter after getting slammed by autism advocates for ‘Music’ depictions
New York Daily News
New York
Storm Gillford
February 4, 2021
Files: Site’s resident died after restrained
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas
Kat Stromquist
January 31, 2021
2020
Deadly Restraints Are Being Used on Children at Youth Homes and Schools
Vice News
National Coverage
Alice Hines and Agnes Walton
November 14, 2020
Restraint and seclusion regulations are finalized. Now it’s time to prohibit their use
Virginia Mercury
Virginia
Beth Tolley
September 14, 2020