Physical restraint in residential child care : the experiences of young people and residential workers

Steckley, Laura and Kendrick, Andrew (2005) Physical restraint in residential child care : the experiences of young people and residential workers. In: Childhoods: Children and Youth in Emerging and Transforming Societies, 2005-06-29 - 2005-07-03.

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Abstract

There have long been concerns about the use of physical restraint in residential care. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study which explores the experiences of children, young people and residential workers about physical restraint. The research identifies the dilemmas and ambiguities for both staff and young people, and participants discuss the situations where they feel physical restraint is appropriate as well as their concerns about unjustified or painful restraints. They describe the negative emotions involved in restraint but also those situations where, through positive relationships and trust, restraint can help young people through unsafe situations.

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Steckley, Laura ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6021-2302 and Kendrick, Andrew ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1910-6051;
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