Vermont H0192 prohibits solitary confinement for children in secure facilities, requiring de-escalation and strict time limits.

Vermont H0192 aims to prohibit solitary confinement for children in secure facilities, except as a temporary response to serious and immediate risk of physical harm. The bill mandates that staff attempt de-escalation techniques before confinement and requires staff to check on the child every 15 minutes. The child must be released from confinement immediately upon regaining self-control or within specific time limits based on the risk level. The bill also prohibits using solitary confinement for discipline, punishment, or retaliation.

Vermont H0192 prohibits solitary confinement for children in secure facilities, requiring de-escalation and strict time limits.

Vermont H0192 aims to prohibit solitary confinement for children in secure facilities, except as a temporary response to serious and immediate risk of physical harm. The bill mandates that staff attempt de-escalation techniques before confinement and requires staff to check on the child every 15 minutes. The child must be released from confinement immediately upon regaining self-control or within specific time limits based on the risk level. The bill also prohibits using solitary confinement for discipline, punishment, or retaliation.