Two officers stood on Fernando Rodriguez’s outstretched arms, handcuffs connecting his wrists. Another stood on the shackles binding the 24-year-old’s legs. A fourth officer kneeled on Rodriguez’s ...

England and Wales banned the use of pain-inducing physical restraint last week in children’s prisons. Such techniques are to be “minimised and will only be used as a last resort where it is a ...

The issue of physical restraint lies at the heart of the debate about control of service users who are physically challenging. Historically, physical restraint has been an accepted part of practice ...

The method of restraint used in YOIs is control and restraint (C&R), which was originally designed for adults. Its techniques are based on the martial art of aikido and it is a pain-compliant ...

The state’s youth prison should not stay open if it is still using dangerous techniques it was warned about in 2017. Maine is changing its approach to juvenile justice, a trend that replaces ...

Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniques For decades, top law enforcement agencies have warned that certain restraint techniques may hinder a ...