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Sharing perspectives of physical restraint

CELCIS published a series of blog posts over a three-week period in October 2019, to stimulate debate, giving voice to care experienced people and those working in residential child care. The blog posts by no means covered all perspectives of the conversation, and more voices need to be heard. We've gathered all the blog posts here, in one place.

Physical restraint blog by Joanne McMeeking Graphic text - Should our young people be experiencing physical restraint at any level? Can theory be an ally in efforts to reduce physical restraint? Physical restraint blog by Joe Gibb Physical restraint blog by John Ryan
Physical restraint blog by Laura Steckley Physical restraint blog by Debbie Nolan Physical restraint blog by John Radoux There is no place for physical restraint in residential child care Turning conversation into action

The Scottish Physical Restraint Action Group

In 2019, Dr Laura Steckley, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, led a plenary presentation session at the Scottish Institute of Residential Child Care Conference (SIRCC).

Reflection and Action Learning Forum

The aim of RALF is to provide a practical and evidence-based approach that supports members of the residential child care workforce to develop the necessary habits and skills associated with genuinely reflective practice, even when some behaviour exhibite