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“A friendship like no other” Buddies Project for people detained in hospital
An innovative West Midlands befriending project has matched 24 autistic people and people with learning disabilities detained within mental health hospitals, with individuals who have lived experience of being a hospital inpatient, creating ‘friendships like no other’. The Buddies Project…
Our focus on reduction and prevention
The Restraint Reduction Network is a charity leading an international movement to reduce and prevent the use of restrictive practices. We are a network of committed organisations and individuals promoting positive, trauma-informed and human rights respecting cultures across education, health…
RRN Manager Alexis Quinn speaks out on sexual safety within mental Health units in england
TRIGGER WARNING: sexual violence, restrictive practices Today (29th Jan 2024), Sky News released a series of podcasts featuring author and autism campaigner Alexis Quinn, highlighting devastating levels of sexual violence within English Mental Health Units. Just over thirty NHS Trusts…
Join the RRN Board of Trustees
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is seeking dedicated and passionate Trustees to bring their professional and/or lived expertise to our Board. The RRN has an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health, social care and…
Apply now for new Diploma in Trauma Informed Practice
The RRN is delighted to announce that applications are now open to join the pilot cohort of our new Diploma for Practice Leadership in Trauma-Informed Practice. Starting in March 2024, this new Pearson BTEC Diploma is a much-needed qualification will…
The RRN is seeking experienced Associate Tutors in Trauma-Informed Practice
The Restraint Reduction Network RRN is currently recruiting Associate for two exciting and much needed training courses in Trauma Informed Practice. The qualifications have been developed specifically for RRN to support the development of knowledge and understanding related to providing…
RRN responds to Baroness Hollins’ report on solitary confinement and Government response
Restraint Reduction Network welcomes Baroness Hollins’ report, ‘My Heart Breaks – Solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people’ The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) welcomes the recommendations made by Baroness Sheila…
Positive Cultures and Relational Working: a look back
Our annual conference was held in Bristol on 3-4 October, bringing together people with lived experience, family-carers, practitioners, researchers and professionals. The two-day hybrid event incorporated a range of keynote speakers and practical workshops with the theme of Positive Cultures…
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!
We are pleased to have launched our new website which includes information about the Restraint Reduction Network and what we do, news and events sections and lots of information and resources that we hope you will find helpful. We have…
Job vacancy: Reducing Restrictive Practices Associate Tutors
The RRN is seeking experienced Associate Tutors to join our Reducing Restrictive Practices qualifications team. The RRN has an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors to join us as Associate Tutors on our Reducing Restrictive Practices qualifications at level 4 certificate…