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If you've clicked on this blog, most likely it's because you or someone you love has experienced the overuse or unnecesary use of restraint and seclusion in public schools. If that's the case, we're glad you've found us, but are sorry you've had need to. We're here to provide guidance and support to those who need it. For everyone else, we wish to inform you that restraint and seclusion are very real practices and could happen to anyone's children.
Every day children with disabilities are restrained or put in seclusion against their will with no parental notification for "noncompliance" and "behavior issues."
Children with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders, children who are non-verbal or have impaired communication, or those with profound disabilities are the most at risk.
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The following schools have been identified or reported as schools that have allegedly over-used or unnecessarily used restraint or seclusion, and/or engaged in other abusive practices. Is your school on the list? Should it be? If so, please email familiesagainstrestraint@yahoo.com with the school name, school district, city, and state. Your contact information will be kept confidential.
Disclaimer: This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Please be advised that we have not personally investigated the schools on this list, but have compiled this list from published newspaper articles and/or received reports from parents, advocates, and/or others concerned about the welfare of children. We are not accusing any school or individual of wrongdoing, only reporting "allegations" for informational purposes only.
"This blog site and the work we are doing is dedicated to the many children who have lost their lives or been physically, mentally, and/or emotionally harmed by restraint, seclusion, and other abusive practices in public schools, and to the parents, family, and friends who love these children."
Contents
- Calendar of Events (1)
- Chapter 14 Regulations - Restraint and Seclusion Law (1)
- Is Your School on Our List? (1)
- Legislation (1)
- Meetings and Events (5)
- News Articles (5)
- Opinions and Commentary (1)
- School District and IU Restraint and Seclusion Policies (1)
- Training Announcements (7)
- What to do if Your Child is Restrained or Restraint is Suspected (1)
Welcome to PENNSYLVANIA Families Against Restraint and Seclusion
If you've clicked on this blog, most likely it's because you or someone you love has experienced the overuse or unnecesary use of restraint and seclusion in public schools. If that's the case, we're glad you've found us, but are sorry you've had need to. We're here to provide guidance and support to those who need it. For everyone else, we wish to inform you that restraint and seclusion are very real practices and could happen to anyone's children.
Every day children with disabilities are restrained or put in seclusion against their will with no parental notification for "noncompliance" and "behavior issues."
Children with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders, children who are non-verbal or have impaired communication, or those with profound disabilities are the most at risk.
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The following schools have been identified or reported as schools that have allegedly over-used or unnecessarily used restraint or seclusion, and/or engaged in other abusive practices. Is your school on the list? Should it be? If so, please email familiesagainstrestraint@yahoo.com with the school name, school district, city, and state. Your contact information will be kept confidential.
Disclaimer: This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Please be advised that we have not personally investigated the schools on this list, but have compiled this list from published newspaper articles and/or received reports from parents, advocates, and/or others concerned about the welfare of children. We are not accusing any school or individual of wrongdoing, only reporting "allegations" for informational purposes only.
Updated July 30, 2008
1. Artman Elementary School (K-3), Hermitage School District, Hermitage, PA
2. Hutchinson Elementary School, Laurel Highlands School District, Uniontown, PA (Restraint and Seclusion)
3. Longstreth Elementary School, Philiadelphia School District, Philadelphia PA (Restraints)
4. Martha Washington Elementary, Philadelphia, PA (Abuse)
5. Northern Potter Children's School, Potter County, PA
6. SummitQuest Academy Ephrata, PA (Residential Facility)
7. Woods Services, Langhorne, PA (Residential Facility) (Abuse and Neglect from Excessive use of Restraints)
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Please Sign the petition below to BAN deadly prone restraints Don't forget to sign the Petition to ban the use of deadly face-down prone restraints - the form of restraint that has killed many children in residential treatment settings. There are safe, alternative approaches.
Sincerely,
Isabelle Zehnder
Founder and PresidentCoalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA)
http://caica.org/index.htm
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The Welfare of Children Act (HB 7173) amended the definition of "other person responsible for the child's welfare" to include school personnel, thus making it mandatory to report suspected abuse by school personnel.
Links
Calendar of Events
Below are listed upcoming events and activities sponsored by Local Organizations.
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN Harrisburg, August 18, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN King of Prussia, August 19, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN Pittsburgh, August 20, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA, August 26, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 2, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Autism Family Field Day, ABOARD and Autism Help Network, September 6, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 9, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Voices for Independence, Erie, PA, September 15, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Community Education Council, St. Mary's, PA, September 16, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 16, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Three Rivers Center for Independent Living, Pittsburgh, PA, September 22, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 23, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 30, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
"What's New in Special Education Law and Changes to Chapter 14", Bucks County Right To Education Task Force, October 1, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Northeast PA CIL, IBEW Building, Scranton, PA, October 6, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Autism from the Outside In, The Arc of Chester County, October 7, 2008, 10 am - 12 pm; 7 pm-9 pm
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Disability Rights Network, Harrisburg, PA, October 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Vision for Equality, The Cast Iron Building, Philadelphia, PA, October 27, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2EI), Pittsburgh area, 6 month training opportunity from October 2008 to May 2009.
Successful Daily Living-Strategies and Routines for the Home and Community, The Arc of Chester County, November 4, 2008, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bucks County Autism Support Coalition, November 8, 2008.
Autism Support Network Workshop with Donna Williams, November 15, 2008.
Behaviors and Assessment Strategies for Children with Autism, The Arc of Chester County, December 2, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Autism from the Outside In, The Arc of Chester County, March 3, 2009, 10, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Successful Daily Living-Strategies and Routines for the Home and Community, The Arc of Chester County, April 7, 2009, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Behaviors and Assessment Strategies for Children with Autism, The Arc of Chester County, May 5, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN Harrisburg, August 18, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN King of Prussia, August 19, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
State Performance Plan Public Forum, PA Department of Education, PaTTAN Pittsburgh, August 20, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA, August 26, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 2, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Autism Family Field Day, ABOARD and Autism Help Network, September 6, 2009, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 9, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Voices for Independence, Erie, PA, September 15, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Community Education Council, St. Mary's, PA, September 16, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 16, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Three Rivers Center for Independent Living, Pittsburgh, PA, September 22, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 23, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Fingers to Tiny Voices Sign Language Program, PEAL Center, Recreation Station, Washington, PA September 30, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
"What's New in Special Education Law and Changes to Chapter 14", Bucks County Right To Education Task Force, October 1, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Northeast PA CIL, IBEW Building, Scranton, PA, October 6, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Autism from the Outside In, The Arc of Chester County, October 7, 2008, 10 am - 12 pm; 7 pm-9 pm
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Disability Rights Network, Harrisburg, PA, October 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Advocacy Workshops, The Disability Support Hub, Vision for Equality, The Cast Iron Building, Philadelphia, PA, October 27, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2EI), Pittsburgh area, 6 month training opportunity from October 2008 to May 2009.
Successful Daily Living-Strategies and Routines for the Home and Community, The Arc of Chester County, November 4, 2008, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bucks County Autism Support Coalition, November 8, 2008.
Autism Support Network Workshop with Donna Williams, November 15, 2008.
Behaviors and Assessment Strategies for Children with Autism, The Arc of Chester County, December 2, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Autism from the Outside In, The Arc of Chester County, March 3, 2009, 10, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Successful Daily Living-Strategies and Routines for the Home and Community, The Arc of Chester County, April 7, 2009, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Behaviors and Assessment Strategies for Children with Autism, The Arc of Chester County, May 5, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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- FYI: FREE Advocacy Workshops
- FYI: PA Dept of Ed Seeking Public Comments on Stat...
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