Restraint and Seclusion Landscape Analysis

With this two-year grant, The Center for Discovery, Inc. plans to drive change in key systems across the State

Restraint and Seclusion Landscape Analysis

Grantee: The Center for Discovery, Inc.

Grant Summary:

With this two-year grant, The Center for Discovery, Inc. plans to drive change in key systems across the State, including but not limited to: OPWDD, OMH, SED, and OCFS. This will be achieved through the development of a set of best practices and guiding principles for providers, as well as robust training and other technical assistance. This process will begin with a landscape analysis to better understand all sides of the restraint and seclusion equation, especially in the complex populations. The analysis will also encompass an inventory and evaluation of alternative practices and models and if warranted, will include opportunities to bring these practices to the various key systems across NYS. In addition, the project will consider the issue of trauma in the scope of the current climate and how it fits into training and education on all levels.

Key Activities:

  • Perform a landscape analysis and stakeholder engagement to determine the state of the field.
  • Create the Technical Assistance Resource Center and Network.
  • Evaluate the impact and reach of the Resource Center and Sustainability Plan.
  • Create a set of guiding principles for the NYS service delivery system on reducing the use of restrictive interventions.

Total Funding: $400,000

Project Length: 2 years

Project Start: April 1, 2020

Geographic Reach: Statewide

Current Status: Complete