Ethical and Professional Guidelines for Use of Crisis Procedures

The use of crisis procedures, such as seclusion and physical restraint, in U.S. schools has garnered a great deal of national attention, resulting in reports from professional organizations, proposed legislation, and recent recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE; 2012). In t...

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Published in:Education & treatment of children 2014-05, Vol.37 (2), p.307-322
Main Authors: Simonsen, Brandi, Sugai, George, Freeman, Jennifer, Kern, Laura, Hampton, Jane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Behavior Modification
Behaviour modification
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Child behavior disorders
Civil rights
Communication
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Management
Education
Educational administration
Educational Environment
Educational Legislation
Educational Planning
Ethics
Federal Government
Federal Legislation
FORUM ARTICLES
Government crises
Guidelines
Individualized instruction
Learning disabilities
Legislation
Medical procedures
Parent Participation
Physical restraints
Positive Behavior Supports
Prevention
Public Agencies
Public schools
School Safety
Schools
Special needs students
Strategic Planning
Student behavior
Students with disabilities
Teacher Participation
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The use of crisis procedures, such as seclusion and physical restraint, in U.S. schools has garnered a great deal of national attention, resulting in reports from professional organizations, proposed legislation, and recent recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE; 2012). In this paper, we review the recommendations from the U.S. DOE, highlight the need for proactive and positive behavior supports, and propose guidelines for educators and parents to promote the ethical and professional use of crisis procedures. In addition, we present tools that define crisis procedures, summarize the U.S. DOE recommendations, prompt key crisis event considerations, and facilitate educators' and parents' reviews of crisis procedures.
ISSN:0748-8491
1934-8924
1934-8924
DOI:10.1353/etc.2014.0019