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School Shootings: Current Status and Recommendations for Research and Practice
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Behavioral Disorders, 2024
The recent increase in school shootings has brought about an urgency to renew efforts to understand and reduce them. In this article, the Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health reviews what is known about school shootings, including data related to incidence and shooter profiles. In addition, we describe responses to shootings, accompanied…
Descriptors: Violence, Weapons, School Safety, Emotional Disturbances
CCBD's Position on Eliminating the Use of Seclusion in Educational Settings
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Freeman, Jennifer; Peterson, Reece; Kern, Lee; Mathur, Sarup R.; Barber, Brian; Power, Mara; Perea, Madison – Behavioral Disorders, 2023
This document provides recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) regarding the use of seclusion in schools. It updates the CCBD's position on this topic first published in 2009 and includes (a) key definitions, (b) a summary of problems with the use of seclusion, (c) strategies to eliminate the use of seclusion,…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Discipline, Research
CCBD's Position Summary on the Use of Physical Restraint Procedures in Educational Settings
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Peterson, Reece; Kern, Lee; Mathur, Sarup R.; Albrecht, Susan – Behavioral Disorders, 2020
This document provides policy recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) regarding the use of physical restraint procedures in educational settings. It includes (a) an introduction with definitions of terminology; (b) a discussion of the problems with the use of physical restraint, policy on this topic, and the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Student Behavior, Discipline, Behavior Modification
CCBD's Position Summary on the Use of Seclusion in School Settings
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Peterson, Reece; Albrecht, Susan; Johns, Bev – Behavioral Disorders, 2009
This document provides policy recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders regarding the use of seclusion procedures in schools. It includes (a) an introduction, (b) a declaration of principles, and (c) recommendations regarding the use of seclusion in school settings. Explanation or elaboration of policy recommendations…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Position Papers, Student Behavior, Discipline
Behavior, Discipline, and Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: Promises to Keep...Miles to Go
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Smith, Carl R.; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
The amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997 (IDEA '97) established a number of expectations regarding how the behavioral needs of students with disabilities would be met and how they should be disciplined. These expectations included alternative behavioral assessment strategies (e.g., functional behavioral assessments,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Educational Legislation, Program Development, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Physical Restraint in School
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Ryan, Joseph B.; Peterson, Reece L. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
The current emphasis on educating children in the least restrictive environment has resulted in the use of physical restraint procedures across all educational placement settings, including public schools. Since its initial use, restraint has been controversial. Professionals who use physical restraint claim that it is necessary to safely manage…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Student Placement