3. What are your views on restraint?

The situations where restraint is to be used is specifically stated in guidance from the government. (Ref: Hart and Howell, 2004).

This section aims to make you aware of some of the issues regarding the use of restraint. We hope that as a result you will be cautious in using it.

Restrictive Physical Intervention can be defined as: "...the reasonable application of the minimum force necessary to overpower a child with the intention of preventing them from harming themselves, others or causing serious damage to property."

(Ref: DH,1997)