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Eliminating
use of Aversive Interventions, Restraint and Seclusion
Thursday, November 10
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
"Coercive Interventions 101: What We Now Know"
Pat Amos
The rising tide of positive approaches has failed to lift all boats, and
the continued use of dangerous and coercive interventions to change the
behavior of many people with disabilities remains one of the most
disturbing human rights abuses of our times. For those new to the issues
involved in preventing aversives, restraint, and seclusion, or those
looking for a "refresher course" on our evolving knowledge base,
this session will offer an overview of the field and highlight current
advances and gaps in research, policy, and practice
9:45 - 10:45
"The Rise and Fall of the Aversives Myth"
Anne Donnellann, PhD
Aversive punishers used to be widely considered fast, easy, and inevitable
means of controlling the behavior of people with disabilities. Anne
Donnellan will recount the decades-long effort during which she and her
colleagues worked to expose and correct the many myths behind the use of
punishment. While this work has been highly successful in encouraging the
growth of positive approaches, no one could have foreseen that in 2005 the
myths of aversives would not be completely consigned to history. This
cautionary presentation will demonstrate the ways in which those who are
unaware of their history are doomed to repeat it.
2:00 - 3:30
"Understanding the Neurobiological and Psychological Effects of
Trauma and Loss"
Beth Caldwell
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how
trauma and loss impact the brain and subsequently the behaviors of persons
who have experienced trauma and/or significant loss. The workshop will
also provide an overview of the six core strategies that have been used by
the National Technical Assistance Center to help programs in 46 States and
Territories to reduce the use of coercive interventions and promote
recovery and resiliency based approaches. Finally, the workshop will
provide participants with 'take-home' strategies to use in their work to
support trauma sensitivity, empowerment and strength-based approaches
Beth Caldwell, President
Caldwell Management Associates
413-644-9319
bethcaldwell@mailcity.com
3:45 - 5:00
"Non-Coercive Interventions"
Bob Bowen
Michael Nunno
Michael Nunno
Family Life Development Center
Cornell University
Ithica, New York 14853-4401
(607) 254-5127
man2@cornell.edu
Schedule for Friday, November 11
8:30 - 10:15
"Family Matters"
Will be led by Tony Salinski and family leaders
The use of coercive interventions affects not only the child but the
entire family. Surprisingly, little research has been done to help us
understand parental responses and coping strategies when a child has been
victimized by inhumane treatment. Through a report of "research in
progress" and subsequent parent panel discussion, this session will
consider how the injury, traumatization, or death of a child at the hands
of those charged with "helping" impacts families and their
communities. Implications of this research for the prevention of future
tragedies, and for helping traumatized families to cope and to heal, will
be considered.
*note 90 minute block for this
10:30 - 12:00
Charting a Course to a Future without Restraint
Or Aversive Interventions
Donna Gilles, EdD - facilitator
*note 90 minute block for this
Panelists and participants will each respond to the question: "What
do you think is the most important challenge or opportunity before us
today as we seek to eliminate the use of aversives and restraint, and what
can we do to meet it?" These short presentations and open discussions
will be captured for incorporation into TASH publications and reports on
this topic and for presentation to the Alliance for the Prevention of
Restraints, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion during their strategic
planning session to be held this year.
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