Comments on the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (ED-2024-SCC-0128)
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) is grateful for the opportunity to respond to the request for information regarding mandatory civil rights data... Read more.
Changing The Things We Can: Collaborating Toward Common Goals
must admit that as an advocate, I have a hard time accepting things I cannot change. Whether foolish or not, I believe that we can change almost anything with enough... Read more.
Beyond Rewards and Consequences: Shifting to a Neuroscience-Aligned Approach to Parenting
What about in the home? How can we apply the five principles to parenting? How can we move away from rewards and punishment to a brain and nervous system aligned... Read more.
Reframing Behavior: A New Neuroscience Aligned Program for Educators
Today, I am thrilled to share what I believe to be one of the most significant accomplishments of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint in achieving our mission.... Read more.
Upcoming Congressional Briefing: How Seclusion & Restraint Harms Children and What Congress Can Do to Stop It
The Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Interventions, and Seclusion (APRAIS) coalition, which the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint is a member, has... Read more.
Dear Jordan School District – Be Proactive
We received no response from the Jodan School District to our initial letter, which was sent on November 27th, 2023. The Board President did, however, respond to... Read more.
Support SB 483 Banning Dangerous Restraint Technique on Students
It is time to ban prone restraint in schools in California. SB 483 would prohibit the use of “prone restraint,” which physically or mechanically restrains students... Read more.
A Letter to the Jordan School District in Utah
According to Jordan School District policy, restraint and seclusion are emergency safety interventions that should only be used when a student’s behavior poses... Read more.
Wrong Way Wisconsin: We Should Not Use Deadly Force for Classroom Disruptions
On October 23rd, a bill (SB 542) was introduced in the Wisconsin Senate that is quite concerning. The bill was introduced by Senators Rachael Cabral-Guevara, Duey... Read more.
Point and Level Systems: Misguided, Ineffective, Discriminatory, and Potentially Illegal
Point and level systems are another (misguided) tool in the behaviorist toolkit. The point and level system approach seems to have evolved from the idea of token... Read more.