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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 340205" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>I can only say, hindsight being 20/20, it is inexcusable for a child to receive a black eye (or any injury) during a restraint by trained professionals. Yes, our beloved little cherubs can be a real handful, but again, these are supposed to be people who are trained *frequently* on appropriate restraints. </p><p></p><p>I should mention that my son was in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) that left simply atrocious marks and bruises during one restraint. I rationalized them, and allowed staff to explain them away, by recognizing that thank you could be very violent and explosive. Again, hindsight being 20/20 - what on earth was I thinking? Three months after the incident, I pulled my son out of there, unfortunately not really based on staff's behaviors. Three months after that, the state shut the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) down. I'm still feeling guilty that I lost sight of what my priority should always have been, which was son's safety and well-being, period.</p><p></p><p>The big red flags for me in your situation are that the written report doesn't match what was verbally reported to you (in my humble opinion and experience, if a client is physically aggressive, that is *never* left out of a written report), your daughter's obvious injuries, the fact that she couldn't talk to you the night of the incident because "too many people were around", the fact that she ended up in ER because she couldn't move arm (screams inappropriate restraint to me), and the dramatic change in her demeanor.</p><p></p><p>You should have received a grievance procedure when daughter entered Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Follow it. Document all phone calls and conversations you have had about this restraint (when, who, what was said). Follow the grievance up the chain of command. I would also request documentation of when the involved staff were last trained on restraints, and what version of restraints. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I would also check with the licensing agency (Dept of Human Svcs or Mental Health or whatever would be applicable in your state) re: prior complaints, and I wouldn't hesitate to file a complaint if your concerns are not addressed pronto. In that case, I'd also start looking for another placement - preferably before you file a formal complaint. Call me paranoid, but I would worry about retaliation. I would also get a photo ASAP of her injuries, as well as a copy of her full ER visit record (narrative as well as x-rays if any were taken). You are absolutely right - had you taken your daughter into ER due to injuries sustained during a restraint, you'd be dealing with DCFS. There is a double standard here, and there shouldn't be, *especially* since these folks are supposed to know what they're doing. </p><p></p><p>My son and I were just discussing this subject yesterday - how some RTCs get a pass on what is flat out abusive treatment because difficult children are ... well, difficult children. Parents know their kids are violent, manipulative, prone to story telling, and so I know I was more likely to believe Residential Treatment Center (RTC) version of events.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion, but I would definitely pursue this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 340205, member: 8"] I can only say, hindsight being 20/20, it is inexcusable for a child to receive a black eye (or any injury) during a restraint by trained professionals. Yes, our beloved little cherubs can be a real handful, but again, these are supposed to be people who are trained *frequently* on appropriate restraints. I should mention that my son was in an Residential Treatment Center (RTC) that left simply atrocious marks and bruises during one restraint. I rationalized them, and allowed staff to explain them away, by recognizing that thank you could be very violent and explosive. Again, hindsight being 20/20 - what on earth was I thinking? Three months after the incident, I pulled my son out of there, unfortunately not really based on staff's behaviors. Three months after that, the state shut the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) down. I'm still feeling guilty that I lost sight of what my priority should always have been, which was son's safety and well-being, period. The big red flags for me in your situation are that the written report doesn't match what was verbally reported to you (in my humble opinion and experience, if a client is physically aggressive, that is *never* left out of a written report), your daughter's obvious injuries, the fact that she couldn't talk to you the night of the incident because "too many people were around", the fact that she ended up in ER because she couldn't move arm (screams inappropriate restraint to me), and the dramatic change in her demeanor. You should have received a grievance procedure when daughter entered Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Follow it. Document all phone calls and conversations you have had about this restraint (when, who, what was said). Follow the grievance up the chain of command. I would also request documentation of when the involved staff were last trained on restraints, and what version of restraints. Personally, I would also check with the licensing agency (Dept of Human Svcs or Mental Health or whatever would be applicable in your state) re: prior complaints, and I wouldn't hesitate to file a complaint if your concerns are not addressed pronto. In that case, I'd also start looking for another placement - preferably before you file a formal complaint. Call me paranoid, but I would worry about retaliation. I would also get a photo ASAP of her injuries, as well as a copy of her full ER visit record (narrative as well as x-rays if any were taken). You are absolutely right - had you taken your daughter into ER due to injuries sustained during a restraint, you'd be dealing with DCFS. There is a double standard here, and there shouldn't be, *especially* since these folks are supposed to know what they're doing. My son and I were just discussing this subject yesterday - how some RTCs get a pass on what is flat out abusive treatment because difficult children are ... well, difficult children. Parents know their kids are violent, manipulative, prone to story telling, and so I know I was more likely to believe Residential Treatment Center (RTC) version of events. Just my opinion, but I would definitely pursue this. [/QUOTE]
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