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Physical restraint and de-escalation : best international practice as applicable to youth justice residences. Evidence brief Iain Matheson

By: Matheson, Iain.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Wellington, New Zealand : Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, 2023Description: electronic document (40 pages) ; PDF file.ISBN: 978-1-99-115503-0.Subject(s): Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children | CHILD PROTECTION | INSTITUTIONAL CARE | INSTITUTIONAL VIOLENCE | INTERVENTION | LITERATURE REVIEWS | RESIDENTIAL CARE | YOUNG OFFENDERS | YOUNG PEOPLE | INTERNATIONAL | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Download report, PDF | Download summary, PDF | Access the website Summary: The review of international best practice approaches to physical restraint and de-escalation in youth justice residences determined that: the area is under-researched and data is often incomplete there are usually negative consequences when restraint is used young people appreciated that sometimes restraint was used (and was necessary) to keep them safe getting the basics right, e.g. effective management and supervision, professional standards and a well-resourced workforce can help to improve child and staff safety an organisation/system-wide commitment to a culture where violence and aggression are not tolerated is needed. See also the related "international best practice and models for youth justice residences" evidence brief (#8093). Record #8094
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The review of international best practice approaches to physical restraint and de-escalation in youth justice residences determined that:

the area is under-researched and data is often incomplete
there are usually negative consequences when restraint is used
young people appreciated that sometimes restraint was used (and was necessary) to keep them safe
getting the basics right, e.g. effective management and supervision, professional standards and a well-resourced workforce can help to improve child and staff safety
an organisation/system-wide commitment to a culture where violence and aggression are not tolerated is needed.

See also the related "international best practice and models for youth justice residences" evidence brief (#8093). Record #8094

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