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Talking about seclusion and restraint
I was recently interviewed by Cheryl Ann Poe for Advocating 4 Kids. We had a great conversation about seclusion and restraint. A big theme for the discussion is that parents can make a difference. At times parents may feel alone and powerless, but if we work together we can influence change. See the full interview…
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Talk to your kids
Something to consider as our children head back to school this year… Children often assume you are aware of everything that happens to them at school. If they are restrained and/or secluded they may assume that you are aware. Alternatively, they may feel shame or guilt for “getting in trouble” and not want to tell…
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Eliminating Seclusion from our schools
What is seclusion? Seclusion means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. This is not a simple timeout or break for a student. Seclusion is intended as a measure of last resort, that in many states should only be used in…
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Seclusion and Restraint: What we know, what we need to do and why it is important.
What do we know? We know that seclusion and restraint can lead to significant trauma, injury and even death. We know that seclusion and restraint are reactive strategies not proactive solutions to address challenging behaviors. We know that science does not show that seclusion and restraint are effective in behavioral modification. We know that seclusions…
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About Seclusion and Restraint
Restraint and seclusion are crisis management strategies that are used in many schools across the nation and the world. Physical Restraint, is exactly what it sounds like, it is a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs or head freely. Seclusion is the…
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Introducing Beth Tolley
Please join me an welcoming Beth Tolley as a contributor to the Alliance Against Restraint and Seclusion. Beth retired in 2018 from a leadership position in Virginia’s lead agency for early intervention for infants and toddlers. Her experience as a parent and grandparent of children who have had or have behavioral challenges has fueled her…
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Introducing Jennifer Litton Tidd
I want to introduce one of our contributors Jennifer Litton Tidd. Jennifer has been contributing to our page and community since shortly after I started the page earlier this year. Dr. King once said, “The arc of the moral universe is long and it’s bends towards justice.” Jennifer wants to help provide the pressure needed…
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Introducing Kat Wolfe
Kat is a Colorado native and she misses the mountains greatly as she currently hails from Ann Arbor, MI. She has natural two sons 15 1/2 months apart. They will both be freshman entering high school this fall. Her oldest is medically challenged which has led to rare genetic duplication which caused global delays, asthma,…
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Why I started AASR
Hello! My name is Guy Stephens. I started The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) to raise awareness about the use of aversive practices including restraint and seclusion in classrooms across our nation. The mission of the AASR is to raise awareness about the issue of seclusion and restraint. These practices, as I’m sure you are aware, disproportionately…
