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    The use of restraint and seclusion in correctional mental health care

    Approved by the Joint Reference Committee, December 2006.

    • 2006
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    The Use of Restraint and
    Seclusion in Correctional
    Mental Health Care
    RESOURCE DOCUMENT
    Approved by the Joint Reference Committee, December 2006.

    This resource document discusses the use of seclusion or restraint for purposes of mental health intervention in jails and prisons, in contrast to its use for correctional purposes (i.e., specifically custody reasons).** The use of seclusion or restraint for mental health reasons is an emergency measure to prevent imminent harm to the patient or other persons when other means of control are not effective or appropriate.

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