Parent/Caregiver Guide

Finding out your child has been restrained or secluded in school can be an overwhelming, frightening experience. You may feel like you have nowhere to turn to and find it hard to determine who to trust. This guide was developed by parents of children who were restrained and secluded to point you to resources that you can use to support your child and take steps to keep them safe. 

Glossary & Terms

Understanding the terms used is an important first step.

Parent Support Resources

Find support resources for you and your family.

Advocacy Resources

Advocating for changes in your child’s IEP or changes in state laws.

Research

A growing library of research to share with your school team.


Author

  • Amer Moosa

    Amer has a master’s degree in Bioinformatics from Johns Hopkins University. He is a native of Washington DC and lives in Potomac, Maryland. He believes that all students with disabilities should be treated with respect, compassion, and dignity. Amer is committed to bringing change in legislation that will abolish restraints and seclusion.

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