Approaching Seven Years of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
April is a meaningful month for me and for the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. On April 23rd, it will be seven years since I started AASR. What began as... Read more.
If Not Seclusion and Restraint, Then What? A Better Way Forward for Students and Educators
You are not alone if your first reaction to criticism of restraint and seclusion is, “You don’t understand the kids we support,” or, “What do you expect... Read more.
Colorado Department of Education Asked for Input on Restraint and Seclusion. Then It Chose the Status Quo
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) recently invited public comment on draft rules for the Administration of the Protection of Students from Restraint and... Read more.
Missouri’s Wake‑Up Call: After the DOJ’s Findings, It’s Time to Ban Seclusion in All Schools
On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its findings in a sweeping investigation of the Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD).... Read more.
A Letter to the Board of Trustees of Lake Travis ISD: We Can Help
Families contact our organization every week because they are concerned about their children and uncertain about how to navigate concerns with their school districts.... Read more.
Time to Stop Locking Disabled Children in Boxes: We Need Lawmakers to Pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act
In Salmon River, New York, horrific photos of wooden “timeout” boxes circulated on social media and quickly drew outrage from families, tribal leaders, and state... Read more.
Take Action Today: Help Protect Washington Students from Harmful Restraint and Isolation
Tomorrow, the Washington State Senate Early Learning & K‑12 Education Committee will hold a public hearing on ESHB 1795, a narrow but critical, cost‑neutral... Read more.
Minnesota, It Is Time to End the Use of Seclusion, Not Increase It
Minnesota’s Seclusion Working Group had an opportunity to move the state toward ending the involuntary seclusion of children in schools, and missed it. Instead... Read more.
Washington’s Next Step Toward Safe and Dignified Schools: HB 1795
HB 1795 was introduced “relating to restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs” and is designed to protect students from physically... Read more.
When Helping Hurts: How Broken Systems Turn Compassion into Defense
We recently shared the link to a Seattle Times investigation that found staff in medical settings have used spit hoods over the past decade to subdue or control... Read more.