2009-05 Restraint of Clients

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POLICY BULLETIN

ISSUANCE NO. 2009-05

Subject and Number	Policy 19-21 Restraint of Clients (New)
Explanation	The use of restraint is a non-therapeutic physical intervention that carries the risk of trauma and/or physical injury to both clients and staff, and shall only be used to prevent immediate or imminent injury to the individual or to others.
Effective Date	May 29, 2009

Connecticut State Department of Children and Families