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Links and Resources for Seclusion and Restraint Reduction

This section is intended to highlight selected resources on Seclusion and Restraint Reduction and Elimination. These links will guide you to general information about S/R Reduction, organizations involved in the reduction of S/R, federal laws, studies, reports, and other informational documents.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information on SAMHSA's Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Activities and other related mental health resources.

National Technical Assistance Center
Publications and presentations from the National Technical Assistance Center on Seclusion and Restraint Reduction.

Resources for Reduction: Interventions
Links and references to other interventions aiming to decrease the use of seclusion and restraint practices.

Federal Policy
Federal and State standards, guidelines, and reports from government agencies as well as other non-governmental health policy organizations.

Advocacy Agencies and Other Related Organizations
Links to mental health organizations involved in the reduction of seclusion and restraint and the protection of individuals with psychiatric or developmental disabilities. A list of links to SAMHSA's Resource Guides by State is also provided.

Selected Bibliography
A list of books, journal articles, and other publications providing a background of seclusion and restraint reduction.