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Best practice guidelines in the use of physical restraint (Child Care: Residential Units)

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AuthorSpecial Residential Services Board
AbstractPhysical Restraint is the use of trained staff to hold a child or young person to restrict their movement in order to prevent serious harm. The Steering Group requested theWorking Group to:1. Develop Best Practice Guidelines around the use of Physical Restraint. 2. Ensure such guidance complies with existing legislation, regulations and standards. 3. Consider related practice areas and provide short ‘best practice’ guidance for these i.e.:a) Absence without permission b) Acting in exceptional circumstances c) Damage to property d) Moving a child or young person e) Physically escorting a child or young person f) Carrying a child or young person.
PublisherSpecial Residential Services Board
Publication Year2006
Pages22
KeywordsBest practice, Standards, Restraint, Children's Rights, Residential care, Safety,
Record Number199
Accessible FormatNo information


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