by laurenmacknight | Oct 2, 2015
“Seclusion and restraint” is using physical force, restricting movement, or involuntarily medicating or isolating people to manage their behavior. These methods often are used to control people at risk of harming themselves or others in settings such as juvenile...
by laurenmacknight | Oct 2, 2015
Evaluation: Findings from Trauma-Informed Care Training at Two Texas State Supported Living Centers Introduction Training staff to implement trauma-informed approaches at residential care facilities, such as state supported living centers, is an important step in...
by Ike Evans | Sep 29, 2015
“Seclusion and restraint” is using physical force, restricting movement, or involuntarily medicating or isolating people to manage their behavior. These methods are often used to control people at risk of harming themselves or others in settings such as juvenile...
by Daniel Oppenheimer | Sep 28, 2015
When Disability Is a Disguise: Addressing the mental health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities How Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Can Obscure Mental Illness The mental health needs of individuals with intellectual and...
by Daniel Oppenheimer | Sep 28, 2015
It’s Time for Positive Change Reducing Seclusion and Restraint in Texas Changing policies and practices in Texas Reducing seclusion and restraint leads to fewer staff and consumer injuries and deaths. It has been linked to less use of sick time, lower staff turnover,...
