Ending Seclusion: Lessons in advocacy from our friends in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Advocacy is hard work. It takes time, energy, and tremendous dedication, but advocacy can change the world. I began my journey in advocacy by advocating for my son's... Read more.
Reading Recommendations: A new lens on behavior
Are you looking for a great book to add to your summer reading list? How about a book for a book study for your parent’s group or school team? Here are a few... Read more.
Could Your Child Be Locked in a Seclusion Room at School?
How did these practices make their way into schools? It was not too long ago that most children with disabilities were not welcome in American schools. In 1970,... Read more.
A letter to the Board of Montclair Public Schools regarding restraint and seclusion
You may have seen the recent article on NJ.com called "Inside the quiet rooms." The article focused on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools throughout the... Read more.
Action Alert: Provide feedback to the Office of Civil Rights on Section 504
There is an opportunity to provide feedback to the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. You will find directions for providing feedback... Read more.
If not seclusion and restraint then what do we do?
To begin, we don't believe that seclusion is ever an appropriate response. To be clear, we define seclusion as a situation where a child is forced into a room... Read more.
Virtual Training Event: Restraint and Seclusion – Why now is the time to do something different
Is your facility still using restraint and seclusion? In this virtual full-day event, learn why now is the time to do something different. About this event Thank... Read more.
Mini-Review of “Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids”
It’s no secret we love the work of Dr. Mona Delahooke here at the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. Of course, we were thrilled when we heard Dr. Delahooke... Read more.
“There is no place in Maryland’s schools for the use of seclusion”
On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 there was a hearing in the Maryland Senate for SB 705, which would prohibit seclusion in all public schools in Maryland and significantly... Read more.
Action Alert: Tell the Maryland Senate to ban seclusion in all public schools
Great news - we have proposed legislation in the Maryland Senate that would ban seclusion in all public schools across the state and limit the use of seclusion in... Read more.