CCBD's Position on Eliminating the Use of Seclusion in Educational Settings. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Freeman, Jennifer; Peterson, Reece; Kern, Lee; Mathur, Sarup R.; Barber, Brian; Power, Mara; Perea, Madison
• Is Part Of: Behavioral disorders. Volume 48:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 134
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: seclusion -- restraint -- crisis response -- solitary confinement; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Child Behavior Disorders; Comportement, Troubles du, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Behavior disorders in children; Trouble du comportement; Trouble affectif; Jeune; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618.9289005
• DOI: 10.1177/01987429211033548
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0198-7429

Abstract

This document provides recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) regarding the use of seclusion in schools. It updates the CCBD's position on this topic first published in 2009 and includes (a) key definitions, (b) a summary of problems with the use of seclusion, (c) strategies to eliminate the use of seclusion, (d) a summary of law and policy related to seclusion, (e) a summary of research on seclusion, (f) a declaration of principles, and (g) recommendations regarding the elimination of seclusion in educational settings. A parallel document provides recommendations related to the use of physical restraint procedures in educational settings, which is often associated with the use of seclusion procedures.