Mini-Review of Intentional Neuroplasticity, Moving our Nervous Systems and Educational System toward Post-Traumatic Growth
Dr. Lori Desautels’ previous book, Connections Over Compliance, is one of my favorites. The book addresses the roles of connection and neuroscience in the classroom.... Read more.
Support our Documentary: Restrained and Secluded in the Schoolhouse
In this full-length documentary film, we plan to raise awareness about the use of restraint and seclusion in schools nationwide. We want the audience to understand... Read more.
Support our mission this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, there are several ways you can support the work of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. Your contribution is more than just a donation;... Read more.
New Hanover County, You need to ban seclusion not rooms
About 18 months ago, parents and advocates began to raise awareness about the use of seclusion in New Hanover County public schools. Over time more parents and advocates... Read more.
A Self-Reg journey to reducing punitive approaches: The Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program
Since I started the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint in 2019, I have looked for answers to the question I was so often asked, "what should we do instead... Read more.
It’s time to ban seclusion in New Jersey schools
Seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. In June, an investigation... Read more.
Maryland State Education Association suggest that definitions in a new law are riddled with exceptions, making application difficult
The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) posted an article on their website on October 6th regarding a new law in Maryland (HB1255) which aims to reduce and... Read more.
A Self-Reg journey to reducing punitive approaches: What is Self-Reg?
In January of 2022, I started the Self-Reg Foundations Certificate Program. At the time, I was familiar with Dr. Stuart Shanker's work and his book "Self-Reg: How... Read more.
Building a seclusion room inside or directly alongside a special education classroom is discrimination
When you build a seclusion room inside or in close proximity to a segregated special education classroom, that is discrimination. It not only signals an intent to... Read more.
Could the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protect your child from physical restraint, seclusion, and corporal punishment?
One day while browsing my overflowing email inbox, I noticed an email from The Satanic Temple (TST). Initially, I assumed it was probably another spam email message.... Read more.