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.
Maryland Shows You Can End Seclusion in Public Schools—But There Is More Work Ahead
In the first year, Maryland reported statewide data (2017–2018), schools reported 18,222 incidents of physical restraint and 7,325 incidents of seclusion, a total... Read more.
Rules Feedback to the Colorado State Board of Education from the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
First, we appreciate that the Colorado State Board of Education is focused on the important issue of the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across the state.... Read more.
Together, We Can End Restraint and Seclusion: Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and understood in school. Yet, across the country, children, especially those with disabilities, trauma histories,... Read more.
Sweet Support: Keystone RV Hosts Cookie Walk to Benefit AASR
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint is thrilled to share a heartwarming example of community generosity from our friends at Keystone RV in Indiana. On Friday,... Read more.
Keeping All Students Safe Act Reintroduced: It’s Time to End the Use of Seclusion in Schools
The Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA) has been reintroduced in the 119th Congress by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT),... Read more.
Urgent Call to Action: Support Bill H.245 to Stop the Shock in Massachusetts!
Massachusetts families and advocates urgently need your voice to end the use of abusive “therapy” — including electric shock, forced restraints, food deprivation,... Read more.
Call to Action: Stop the Shock It Is Time To Ban Shock Devices and Aversive “Therapies”
Massachusetts is on the verge of a historic decision that could end one of the most controversial and painful practices used against disabled individuals in the... Read more.
A Letter to Beaverton School District Regarding the Use of Seclusion
We are reaching out after being contacted by a member of your school community who expressed serious concerns about the use of restraint and seclusion within the... Read more.