The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

The Scottish Government published Physical Intervention in Schools – A Relationships and Rights-Based Approach: Guidance. This guidance is for education authorities and schools in Scotland regarding the use of physical intervention. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/47lkImD

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A proposed bill that prohibits the construction of new isolation rooms in public schools and places strict limits on when staff can physically restrain students is about to become law. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4t1d3lG

I recently joined Eileen Devine on the Brain First Parenting podcast. This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Guy Stephens, founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR). endseclusion.info/4rR3EvW #EndSeclusion

The legislation bans mechanical and chemical restraint of students, as well as any physical restraint that restricts breathing or blood flow to the brain. It also prohibits school districts from building any room intended for isolation. endseclusion.info/4t1d3lG #EndSeclusion

I had the opportunity to present a session on restraint and seclusion to the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service this morning. #EndSeclusion

Alexander Cameron, 88, beat young pupils with a weapon he called ‘Hungry Horace’ at Ovenstone residential school in Fife over a decade thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar… #EndSeclusion

Join us live on Thursday, March 26th at 3:30 pm EST for “What Social Psychology Says About Behaviorism, and Five Things to Try Instead” with Dr. Arielle Silverman. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/47ODIKf

The Solutions Not Suspensions bill lets schools address students’ behavioral challenges early and consistently through evidence-based interventions, not punitive or exclusionary discipline. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4dBcXwC

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) received a total of 461 such reports in the first five months following the introduction of the guidelines, some of which included details of injuries suffered during the incidents. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4lGSeJP

Updates to restraint and seclusion practices coming as parents air concerns #EndSeclusion gazettenet.com/2026/03/17/amh…

This new piece from The Traveling Dojo founder Mark O’Connor shares how thoughtfully taught martial arts can help neurodivergent and marginalized students reclaim confidence, practice consent and boundaries, and find an inclusive community. endseclusion.info/4bG52M4 #EndSeclusion

Not too late to sign up for our next book study. This one is open to all. The next one is for Rebecca Engle's Through Our Lens. The book study includes weekly live meetings and asynchronous access to content on our learning platform. endseclusion.info/46F7jFI #EndSeclusion

A Franklin County, New York teacher has been arrested after she was charged with endangering the welfare of a child at the Salmon River Central School. mynbc5.com/article/child-… #EndSeclusion

Irish Times: children with special needs have been physically restrained in schools more than 460 times since the beginning of the academic year, with a number of the incidents resulting in injury. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4sK2jYK

Patients requiring seclusion at Mater's mental health centre spent an average of 17 hours longer alone when compared to patients at other NSW hospitals, new data reveals. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4ryg0Jj

"He told investigators it often happened in a "time-out room" but sometimes it she would touch him sexually in the classroom when other kids were present." kxly.com/news/police-sp… #EndSeclusion

Research has found that students who are suspended are more likely to be arrested, drop out of school, and face long-term challenges like lower college graduation rates and higher rates of probation. nationaltoday.com/us/ct/hartford… #EndSeclusion

A new article from Rebecca Engle. What happened before that moment? Because until we ask that question, we’re not understanding children. We’re just controlling them. endseclusion.info/4lyxKTJ #EndSeclusion

ICYMI, “Fighting Ableism and Exclusionary Practices in Schools: A Conversation with Kara Dymond” is now available on the podcast. #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/4bslMGB

This event focuses on approaching AAC with an intersectional lens, neuroaffirming advocacy with black and brown learners in mind, inclusively redesigning IEPs, supporting nervous system needs in the school setting. endseclusion.info/4rvSJYy #EndSeclusion