Vermont H0030 aims to enhance data collection and professional development on seclusion and restraint in residential programs for children and youth.

Vermont H0030 seeks to improve the use of seclusion and restraint on children and youth in the custody of the Department for Children and Families. The bill defines seclusion and restraint in 33 V.S.A. Section 3206 and mandates more consistent reporting by residential programs. It also requires ongoing modifications to the Department’s IT system to include processes for collecting and integrating data on seclusion and restraint. Additionally, the bill proposes to enhance professional development on alternatives to seclusion and restraint for staff in these programs.

Vermont H0030 aims to enhance data collection and professional development on seclusion and restraint in residential programs for children and youth.

Vermont H0030 seeks to improve the use of seclusion and restraint on children and youth in the custody of the Department for Children and Families. The bill defines seclusion and restraint in 33 V.S.A. Section 3206 and mandates more consistent reporting by residential programs. It also requires ongoing modifications to the Department’s IT system to include processes for collecting and integrating data on seclusion and restraint. Additionally, the bill proposes to enhance professional development on alternatives to seclusion and restraint for staff in these programs.