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.
Laramie County School District is Seeking Public Comment on Seclusion and Restraint Policy
The Laramie County School District in Wyoming recently voted to put an amended “Seclusion, Restraint, Forcible Physical Contact and Corporal Punishment” policy... Read more.
Have You Been Restrained or Secluded?
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, in conjunction with a research team at the University of Texas at Austin, would like to offer you an opportunity to... Read more.
The Department of Justice Has Restored and Updated a Critical Online Resource Related Combatting the Improper Use of Seclusion
I have some great news to share. Many of you may have noticed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) removed webpages related to the improper use of seclusion earlier... Read more.
A Step Forward: Department of Justice Settlement with Montcalm Area ISD Signals Ongoing Commitment to Protecting Students from Seclusion and Restraint
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint welcomes the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Educational Opportunities Section regarding its... Read more.
Rewards in Schools: Not the Same as a Paycheck, and More Harmful Than Helpful
Today, many educators rely on systems of rewards—such as tokens, stickers, or points—to gain student compliance. Of course, we believe that compliance is the... Read more.
Announcing an Important Research Collaboration: Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Seclusion and Restraint
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) is excited to announce a new research partnership with a team from the University of Texas at Austin. Together,... Read more.
Louisiana’s HB 684 Fails to Protect Students From Harmful Restraint and Seclusion Practices
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) is deeply concerned about Louisiana’s proposed House Bill 684, which codifies the use of seclusion and physical... Read more.