Here are a few links we use for gathering information and strategies for advocating for angry children and youth. Just click on the highlighted text.
The Government Accounting
Office's Recent Report on Restraint and Seclusion This
is the most comprehensive investigation yet into the use of physical restraint
in schools. Commissioned by Congress it is a frightening, but a mandatory
read for anyone who cares about your people.
The
Children's Defense Fund
America's strongest voice for children. A great place on the web to gather
statistics, learn about current issues and to join other child advocates in
their struggle to bring children's issues to the forefront of American politics.
Youth
For Environmental Sanity
YES is a youth created, youth run organization that promotes peaceful
co-existence with people and the environment. Provides excellent youth-designed
educational experiences and has many links to youth empowerment organizations.
Handset
A news and information source for human service professionals. A great place
to gather advocacy strength and to learn about new programs in our field.
Eric
Clearinghouse on Educational Management
A solid research base to start an exploration of school safety issues. Hosted
by the University of Oregon.
Deadly
Restraint
A very powerful and vital examination of the use of physical restraint in
schools, facilities, and treatment centers. This is worth reading. This is
the best investigative series ever done on America's "dirty little secret"
about the care and treatment of children in need.
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