Restrictive practices
Alternative labels
Restrictive interventions
Involuntary treatment
Description
Restrictive practices are actions or interventions that have the effect of restricting the rights or freedom of movement of a person with the primary purpose of protecting the person or others from harm. Practices can include: seclusion, chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, physical restraint, restricted access, power control, consequence control.
Report
Legal frameworks for the use of restrictive practices in residential aged care: an analysis of Australian and international jurisdictions
The unregulated use of restrictive practices in aged care settings is unlawful and amounts to elder abuse. This paper explores the laws, policies and practices in relation to the use of restrictive practices in residential aged care.
Report
Decision-making support and Queensland's guardianship system: a systemic advocacy report
This report examines the extent to which Queensland’s guardianship system upholds the right of people to make their own decisions.
Submission
Submission to the Proposal for a National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguarding Framework
Advocacy for Inclusion is a not-for-profit non-government community organisation in the Australian Capital Territory. We provide individual, self and systemic advocacy to people with disabilities to promote their human rights and inclusion in the community. We work alongside people with disabilities to help them address a range of issues in disability support arrangements, including violence...
Discussion paper
Restrictive interventions in Victoria's disability sector: issues for discussion and reform
This discussion paper presents some of the key issues surrounding the use of restrictive interventions for people with a cognitive impairment or mental illness.
Report
Experiences of restrictive practices: A view from people with disabilities and family carers
This research examines the views of people with disabilities and family carers on restrictive practices and behaviours of concern. It finds restrictive practices challenge human rights and give rise to concerns over social justice.