The Traumatic Stress Institute fosters the transformation of organizations and service systems to trauma-informed care (TIC) through the delivery of whole-system consultation, professional training, coaching, and research.
by PatWilcox | System Implementation, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction, Resources, Therapy, Residential Treatment
In their book, Destroying Sanctuary, (Oxford University Press, USA; 2010) Sandra Bloom and Brian Farragher present an insightful and sobering exploration of the current state of service delivery in human services agencies. They postulate that organizations are living...
by PatWilcox | Resources, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction, Education
Helping Traumatized Children Learn supportive school environments for children traumatized by family violence Massachusetts Advocates for Children: Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative In collaboration with Harvard Law School and The Task Force on Children Affected...
by PatWilcox | Resources, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction, Education
SECLUSIONS AND RESTRAINTS Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers Highlights of GAO-09-719T, a testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives
by PatWilcox | Resources, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction, Education
SECLUSIONSAND RESTRAINTS United States Government Accountability Office Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director, Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO (1) provides...
by PatWilcox | Resources, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction
Restraint and Seclusion- A Risk Management Guide Stephan Haimowitz, J.D. Jenifer Urff, J.D. Kevin Ann Huckshorn, R.N., M.S.N, CAP, ICADC To minimize these risks, all mental health facilities should develop a risk management strategy that includes the necessary...
by PatWilcox | Resources, Seclusion and Restraint Reduction
The Economic Cost of Using Restraint and the Value Added by Restraint Reduction or Elimination Janice LeBel, Ed.D. Robert Goldstein, Ph.D. Implementation of a restraint reduction initiative was associated with a reduction in the use of restraint, staff time devoted...
