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Physical interventions: a policy framework
- Authors:
- HARRIS John, et al
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 148p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Physical Interventions a Policy Framework, offers a framework for the development of policies relating to the use of physical interventions and outlined an appropriate values base. Real momentum was added to the development of a framework following information exposing the abusive treatment of people with learning disabilities in their own home. BILD has continued to develop the framework and was working on developing a Code of Practice for trainers in Physical Intervention.
Physical interventions: from policy to practice
- Author:
- HARRIS John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(2), May 2001, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article considers good practice in the use of physical interventions. It describes work undertaken to establish a consensus around policy principles in relation to the use of personal restraints in response to violent behaviour by adults and children with a learning disability or autism. It highlights the benefits of clear local and national policies and identifies work required to promote good practice.