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Mental Health America: Seclusion and Restraints - Seclusion and restraints have no therapeutic value, cause human suffering, and frequently result ...

APNA Position on the Use of Seclusion and Restraint -  Psychiatric-mental health nursing has a 100 year history of ...

NASMHPD's Position Statement on Seclusion and Restraint - The members of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors ...

Restraint and Seclusion - The Bazelon Center opposes the use of seclusion and restraint in all but the most extreme ...

FTC - Evaluating Private Residential Treatment Programs for Troubled Teens - FTC Urges Caution When Considering 'Boot Camps'

ASTART - Recommended Reading and Links about Residential Programs for Teens -  Concerns about protecting youth in residential care

ASTART – Use Caution When Considering “Struggling Teen” Schools - Many therapeutic boarding schools for teens have a troubled ...

ASTART Mental Health and Family Resource Links – A summary of links to finding help in your area, and helping resources ...

ASTART for Teens: Facts and Warning Signs – Learn to protect your child by reviewing the warning signs of abusive residential ...