National · 2023–2024 School Year
Restraint & Seclusion
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Search for any school, district, or state to see reported restraint and seclusion incidents from the Office for Civil Rights 2023–24 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Definitions · OCR Civil Rights Data Collection
"Mechanical restraint" refers to the use of any device or equipment to restrict a student's freedom of movement. The term includes the use of handcuffs or similar devices by law enforcement officers or other school security to prevent a student from moving the student's arms or legs.
"Physical restraint" refers to a personal restriction, imposed by a school staff member or other individual, that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move their torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort.
"Seclusion" refers to the involuntary confinement of a student in a room or area, with or without adult supervision, from which the student is not permitted to leave. Students who believe or are told by a school staff member that they are not able to leave a room or area, should be considered secluded.
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The Restraint & Seclusion Data Explorer is a project of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. The data displayed reflects information reported by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights as part of the 2023–2024 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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