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Lawsuit settled over staffer’s alleged restraint of Evans student A family has settled a lawsuit against the Columbia County School District over the restraint of a student that led to charges against a staff member.

November 2022, paraprofessional James Mock was charged with simple battery against the Evans Elementary 10-year-old.
The civil case was settled March 10 in Columbia County Superior Court for an undisclosed amount, Mock still faces the criminal charges. #AgainstRestraint www.wrdw.com/2026/03/24/l...

Puyallup girl has autism. School staff repeatedly tied her to chair, suit says A 6-year-old student was attached by her apron to a classroom chair during lunch on multiple occasions, leading to a teacher and an aide being suspended, according to a lawsuit.

The complaint, suggested the practice went on for at least two weeks and potentially for months. The restraint, according to the filing, violated the law .The district also is accused of negligence, battery and false imprisonment. #AgainstRestraint www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...

Dudley nursery admits responsibility for toddler's death Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.

Dudley, England.
A 14-month-old child was restrained, placed face down, and covered to make him sleep.
He died.
A nursery has admitted corporate manslaughter.
This is what physical restraint does to children.
#AgainstRestraint
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'He deserved it': UP teacher aide accused of abusing special needs student WELLS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — A former teacher aide is accused of 3rd degree child abuse after a December incident involving a 13-year-old special needs student.

'He deserved it': UP teacher aide accused of abusing special needs student now charged with 3rd degree child abuse. www.myupnow.com/news/local/h...

Boise School District hit with new tort claim tied to alleged abuse by Gavin Snow The Boise School District is facing another tort claim from a victim of Gavin Snow. This now marks at least the ninth victim to come forward and file against th

The Boise School District is facing another tort claim from a victim of Gavin Snow. This now marks at least the ninth victim to come forward and file suit against the district, seven of whom have already settled out of court. idahonews.com/news/local/b...

Former Littleton Public Schools bus aide sentenced after assaulting nonverbal children Kiarra Jones pleaded guilty to assault and child abuse charges in January after she was seen on video punching a nonverbal student on the bus

Former Littleton Public Schools bus aide who was captured on video assaulting non-speaking, autistic children on their way to and from school in Englewood, was sentenced Wednesday to 4½ years in prison.
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Advocacy on fire 🔥 H723 passed in Idaho!
Caroline Cole of 11:11 Media Impact been a dear friend for many years, and we are deeply grateful for her work as Special Advisor to ICARS. It means more than words can capture.
Survivors and advocates are driving real change. #BeTheChange #AgainstRestraint

Virginia Beach bans seclusion room use in school buildings The Virginia Beach School Board voted 11-0 last week to ban seclusion room use in school buildings.

The Virginia Beach School Board bans the use of seclusion rooms
The decision comes after a Virginia Beach mother filed a $150 million lawsuit against Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP). #AgainstRestraint
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Three people arrested after 'inappropriate restraint' incident at North Texas elementary school, officials say Lancaster ISD Police has identified the three staff members who face felony charges after allegedly mishandling a foster student.

LANCASTER, Texas — Three Lancaster Independent School District employees arrested in connection with an incident involving the inappropriate restraint of a student at Pleasant Run Elementary School have now been identified, according to district police. #AgainstRestraint www.wfaa.com/article/news...

DOJ: ‘Shocking overuse’ of restraint, seclusion in Missouri district A two-year probe finds more than 300 students were secluded almost 4,000 times and nearly 150 students were restrained 777 times.

The Special School District of St. Louis County in Missouri has violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act through systemic widespread use of restraint and seclusion practices, the U.S. Department of Justice charged in findings Monday. #AgainstRestraint www.k12dive.com/news/shockin...

This is exactly what ICARS identified as a risk when the guidance was introduced last year. It was not strong enough, not clear enough, and left too much discretion in practice. When safeguards are weak, the consequences are lived by children. 😢

461 school restraint incidents involving children with special needs since September A number of the documented incidents resulted in injury

The new guidelines were criticised last year by Caoilfhionn Gallagher @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, the special rapporteur on child protection, who noted schools were obliged to provide only generic information regarding incidents. #AgainstRestraint
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Amherst school officials revisit ‘blue room’ policies amid parent concerns - Daily Hampshire Gazette AMHERST — Using feedback from families whose children have been placed in time-out or sent to so-called blue rooms and reflection rooms at Fort River School, the Special Education Parent Advisory Comm...

SEPAC representative told the committee that there are concerns the blue rooms have been used as seclusion for behavioral modification purposes, and not just for emergency situations where students pose an imminent danger to themselves, for several hours at a time. gazettenet.com/2026/03/17/a...

All eyes on Idaho today as lawmakers prepare to vote on H723. Many survivors, families and children are waiting and hoping for meaningful protections for children. 🤞

While children across England unwrap presents this Christmas, disabled children are unpacking something else: fear.
The fear of going back to school.

Because for too many disabled children, school isn’t a place of safety or inclusion. #AgainstRestraint

Illustrated winter scene with evergreen branches and falling snow. Copper and orange baubles hang from the branches, each displaying the ICARS logo and the words “International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion.” Snowflakes and small star shapes are scattered across the image. Handwritten-style text on the left reads: “Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday period.”

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and the very best for the year ahead.
This year has asked a lot of many people. Rest matters. Time with loved ones matters.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our community. #AgainstRestraint

Michigan fails its students with disabilities, first-ever report finds Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free…

The group found 40% miss more than 18 or more days or school per year, 60% of their parents report their schools do not “facilitate meaningful involvement” and the vast majority of seclusion and restraint incidents involve students with disabilities. themanchestermirror.com/2025/12/08/m...

'Frequent incidents of restraint' at inadequate North Staffordshire school A new headteacher is now in place

Ofsted - "Frequent incidents of restraint are not reviewed in line with the school’s behaviour policy; this means that the school does not learn from its use of restraint, which places staff and pupils at risk of injury. #AgainstRestraint
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Teacher banned from the classroom after restraining child while singing nursery rhyme Benjamin Guilfoyle was employed at The Loyne Specialist School in Lancaster when the incident took place

A teacher has been banned from the classroom after restraining a child while singing a nursery rhyme.
Benjamin Guilfoyle, 39, was employed at The Loyne Specialist School in Lancaster when the incident took place in July 2022. #AgainstRestraint www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

MPS plans audit to look at how it serves students with disabilities Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is gearing up for a districtwide special education audit.

Joanne Juhnke, an advocacy specialist with Disability Rights Wisconsin, said seclusion and restraint has historically disproportionately affected students with disabilities. #AgainstRestraint milwaukeenns.org/2025/12/09/m...

On International Human Rights Day, we recognise the children who were harmed, the families who were ignored, and the advocates who refused to be silent.
Every child has the right to safety, dignity, and support. #HRD2025 #AgainstRestraint #HumanRightsDay2025

Human rights mean the right to be safe.
The right to be free from degrading treatment.
The right to education without fear.

A graphic for International Human Rights Day. Three raised fists in black and orange watercolor splashes appear in the center, symbolising resistance and solidarity. At the top, the text reads “10 December 2025” and “#AgainstRestraint.” The ICARS logo is in the upper left corner. At the bottom, bold text reads “International Human Rights Day” in black and orange.

Today is a reminder that human rights are not abstract principles. Yet children continue to face institutional abuse including the use of restraint, seclusion, isolation rooms, and compliance systems that violate their dignity and their rights.

Today we’re shouting out Sir Alan with our quickly made up, absolutely deserved Evidence Speaks Award 2025. Today we’re shouting out Sir Alan with our quickly made up, absolutely deserved Evidence Speaks Award 2025. Because sometimes you create the award after you find the hero. #AgainstRestraint

A comic-style illustration of a superhero character inspired by Sir Alan Wood CBE. He stands confidently against an orange sunset sky, wearing a blue suit with a red cape and a chest emblem reading “EVIDENCE.” At the bottom, white text reads “THE EVIDENCE SPEAKS AWARD 2025 – Sir Alan Wood CBE.” The ICARS logo appears in the lower right corner, and orange borders frame the image on the left and right.

🧵Did anyone have “Sir Alan Wood CBE becomes the truth-speaking hero for vulnerable pupils” on their card for 2025 ?
His report into Mossbourne told the truth and finally gives voice to children and families across England who have faced the same harms and been dismissed and ignored.

Thank you Billie-Jean we appreciate, value and respect you more than words can express. ❤️

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Great journalism, as practiced by Keith Cooper and Will Stewart today, and the investigative team at the Hartford Courant 25 years ago, serves the public interest, defends the most vulnerable and makes a difference.

SEND pupils pulled out of UK 'Lord of the Flies' school owned by Abu Dhabi royals Witherslack Group is under more pressure after a local council withdrew children from one of its private special schools

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