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physical restraint
Physical restraint refers to situations where a staff member uses physical force to restrict a student’s movement. In schools, restraint is generally considered a last-resort safety intervention used only when there is an immediate risk of harm to the student or others. Because restraint can carry significant physical and psychological risks, policies typically require careful documentation and review when it occurs.
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Solving problems at school: crisis, restraint, and safety
This page addresses physical restraint, isolation, crisis intervention, and unsafe school conditions in BC schools, and specifically their impact on disabled and neurodivergent children, who are disproportionately subjected to these practices. A child in crisis is a child whose nervous system…