Lives in the Balance

🇮🇪 Ireland is investing in two key components to addressing harmful practices in school: 1. Establishing an independent system for parent complaints of physical restraint; and, 2. Putting $ behind "early intervention" training. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4182…

U.S. DOJ remains steadfast: 🔴Seclusion of students is intolerable. 🟡Restraint of students is only for rare emergencies. 1. Read DOJ's Feb. 23rd findings in Missouri: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice… 2. Join us in support of kid-friendly bills: livesinthebalance.org/take-action/

Have you been impacted by pushout in preschool? We’re recording a podcast on preschool pushout and its impact on our youngest children. Parents, caregivers, and educators: if you’re willing to share your experience, please use the form below! ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q0422Hxw0

The number of kids in ICE detention has surged 6x — with some days seeing 400+ children locked up in horrifying conditions. @MarshallProj No child should be treated like this, ever. hubs.la/Q0416vyG0

Milwaukee is taking a critical step to limit School Resource Officers to "criminal matters," with discipline remaining the responsibility of educators. The proposal sets strict limits on questioning, searches, arrests, and use of force. @620wtmj wtmj.com/news/2026/01/2…

What if progress came from making problems solvable instead of reacting to behavior? In this LIVE webinar (attend one or both days), we’ll explore developmental variability, meeting kids where they're at, and solving problems together. Register here ⬇️ hubs.la/Q03_1m-Q0

If you want to support kids, stop "managing" behavior and start understanding it. Join Dr. Ross Greene at the CPS Webinar, Jan 22–23! A fundamental shift: behavior → problem solving punishment → collaboration Attend one day or both! 10 days away! tickettailor.com/events/livesin…

🫣Your homework for over the holidays! The national bill to end seclusion and dangerous restraints - KASSA - is ready for your voice. ⏱️With just 5 minutes, an email is off to your reps asking them to support kids, educators, KASSA. Take action here: livesinthebalance.org/take-action/

🙅‍♀️No student should be locked alone in a room or dangerously restrained at school. Today, KASSA is reintroduced to ban harmful seclusion, unsafe restraints & train staff. ✊Thank you: @BobbyScott @RepDonBeyer @AbrahamHamadeh @ChrisMurphyCT @BernieSanders @PattyMurray

We are proud to support @JohannaForFL and @MackBernardFL in their effort! wftv.com/news/local/flo…

👩‍👦Every child deserves a safe classroom. Florida could soon join 30 other states banning corporal punishment in schools. 🍊Floridians: let your reps know you support the ban at our Action Page today! livesinthebalance.org/take-action/

The Czech Republic becomes the 69th country to fully prohibit corporal punishment of children! The Civil Code amendment, effective Jan 1, 2026, protects children’s dignity and promotes positive, non-violent parenting. Learn more: eomail4.com/web-version?p=…

👏Our 2025 Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference was a huge success - 21 speakers, 1,280 participants across 29 countries, inspiring presentations. Thank you to all our contributors! 🎆 In case you missed it - head over to bit.ly/2025CMHAC

We are proud to partner with @ICARSBanRandS and hope you'll join us for their presentation at the Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference on October 21st! Register Today: bit.ly/2025CMHAC!

Have you signed up yet? events.zoom.us/ev/Ahjf2KSyao8… ICARS will be presenting on October 21, 2025, at the Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Conference, hosted by Dr. Ross Greene and Lives in the Balance, to discuss restraint, isolation, and seclusion in England’s schools. The conference will be held virtually, allowing anyone to register and participate online. Come and listen to a powerful line-up of speakers, including Dr. Ross Greene, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (U.S. Senator for Georgia), Dave Rader (State Senator, Oklahoma), Brian Calley (Former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan), and many other leading advocates, policymakers, and experts in children’s rights and mental health. Current presenter listing in link below. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the change. Sign up today! @LITB_ @SenatorWarnock @briancalley #AgainstRestraint #LivesInTheBalance #CMHAC2025

Our CMHAC stage is set with an incredible group of speakers! ✨Info & registration: bit.ly/2025CMHAC Here are just some of the orgs you'll hear from: @ICARSBanRandS @InclusionIre @AsIAmIreland @MuiriosaF @HRC @TCFdotorg @ChildrensEquity @NCYLnews

🚨CALIFORNIA ACTION ALERT 🚨 #SB373 is one signature away from becoming law! Write to Gov. Newsom today to ask for his support: bit.ly/3uSAktc All kids deserve a safe learning environment. 👩‍👧

“If all we’re doing is teaching schools to deescalate & restrain kids, this problem will be around forever,” said Dr. Ross Greene. Maine just rolled back rules on restraint & seclusion. @StephanieWGME Read more here, featuring LITB: wgme.com/news/i-team/ma… #changethispicture

🚨MASSACHUSETTS ACTION ALERT 🚨 Help us pass S.373/H.541 - banning harmful exclusionary discipline for our youngest learners. Education Committee is holding a hearing on Sept. 2nd. With just a few clicks, you can submit your testimony today! bit.ly/3uSAktc