Over the past year, the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools has come under increased scrutiny. While ISBE issued emergency rules at the end of last November, followed by a series of ...

The U.S. Department of Education issued a publication Tuesday outlining principles for educators, parents and other stakeholders to consider when developing or refining policies to support positive ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — An investigation is underway into a Toledo Public Schools paraprofessional who restrained an 8-year-old student at an elementary school last month. Brenda Gift, assistant superintendent ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — You expect the unexpected when you adopt eight kids. "Loud, active, messy, sticky, stinky," Ray and Lori Carter said describing their family dynamic. But the Carters said they ...

Physical restraints in emergency departments (EDs) are used to keep staff and patients safe, but may lead to adverse physical consequences, such as aspiration, physical trauma and phycological harm of ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new legislative act aims to protect students in Washington's public schools from harmful practices. Senate Bill 5654, introduced by a group of state senators, seeks to limit the use ...