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Restraint In School Research Paper

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Restraint is defined as a restraining force or influence or a device that restricts movement. The use of physical restraint has been applied to children with emotional disturbance since the 1950s, and it was included in a list of "techniques for the antiseptic manipulation of surface behavior" compiled by Redl and Wineman during this period ("Physical Restraint in School," n.d.). Restraint was common in society during this period, a child with a disability were hidden and not associated as a part of the world. Restraint in school is still often associated with violence however, schools are starting to train staff to be better prepared to isolate situations before restraint is needed. Restraint is to be used in times when a child is a danger …show more content…

Restraint is to always be the last resort and staff need to use all proper training techniques to avoid injury to themselves or the student. A person who has not been properly trained should never perform a restraint. Our school offers two levels of restraint training, Safety Techniques Training (STT) and Personal Emergency Interventions (PEI). STT is giving to every staff member and teaches staff how to properly assist if a child were to become violent. STT is used to teach staff how to see a behavior before it occurs and to de-escalate and be in the safety zone of the child's reach. STT teaches a person how to use position, leverage, balance, and conservation of energy to be effective in a crisis situation. ("Part 2 - Safety Techniques Training - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Direct Care Training Resources," n.d.) “Personal Emergency Interventions (PEIs) are designed to minimize the risk of injury and not cause pain. In addition to the physical procedures presented, the program emphasizes the importance of preventive strategies that reduce and eliminate the use of physical restraint.”("Part 3 - Personal Emergency Interventions Training - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Direct Care Training Resources," n.d.) The trainings are designed to protect all involved parties with the least restraint

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