The Restraint Reduction Network is a registered charity (1187984) working to reduce restrictive practices. Contact us at [email protected]

Joined June 2013
We are delighted that Alexis Quinn will be speaking at the RRN Conference in Newcastle and online 3-4 November. Here, Alexis introduces cultural restraint and invites you to join us at the conference to learn more about it. Book your place: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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We are delighted that Dr Richard Mills, Head of Research, Evaluation and Clinical Support at @AT-Autism will be a keynote speaker at this year's RRN Conference! Make sure you don't miss this year's amazing line-up: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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What should happen after restraint? Join us at 12:30pm tomorrow for a webinar exploring the findings of the DRIVE-MH study. This webinar will bring research and lived experience into conversation. Register to attend here: restraintreductionnetwork.or… #RestraintReduction
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Reducing restrictive practices is a challenging journey to undertake alone. We want to come together to make a difference. Joining the RRN is completely free and you can join as an individual, as an organisation. Find out more at restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” Read more about how lived experience is embedded in the six core strategies of restraint reduction championed by the RRN. restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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We are delighted that Warda Farah, Co-founder of Rounded, will join us at the RRN Conference for her keynote, Racism, resistance and reimagining communication. Join us in Newcastle or online on 3-4 November: web.cvent.com/event/acaa7cf5…
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Next week, we will be joined by DRIVE-MH for a free webinar. This webinar will bring research and lived experience into conversation to explore what those principles mean in practice. Register to attend on 14 Oct at 12:30pm: restraintreductionnetwork.or… #RestraintReduction
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Last Thursday, the RRN attended 'CLIMB: Cumbria', the Mental Health Leaders Award Celebration event hosted by the @NIHR and University of Cumbria. The RRN is part of this project which aims to improve mental health services across Cumbria.
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RRN has published new evidence-based, neuro-affirming and legally grounded resources to help schools understand and reduce the use of isolation and seclusion. Download the resources: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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There are two weeks to go until the next free RRN webinar. You can register to join us on 14 Oct at 12:30pm: restraintreductionnetwork.or… DRIVE-MH have identified key principles that help explain what effective post incident responses need to do. #RestraintReduction
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RRN stands ready to work with schools, education authorities and government to build approaches rooted in prevention, de-escalation, human rights and relational safety. Read our opinion article on isolation and seclusion in schools: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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Restraint Reduction Network membership is FREE! The RRN is committed to eliminating the use of unnecessary restrictive practices. Find out more about how you can get involved: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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The RRN is pleased to announce that our next free webinar will be happening on 14 October at 12:30pm. We will be joined by people from the DRIVE-MH study who will be explaining their findings. Register to attend this webinar here: restraintreductionnetwork.or… #RestraintReduction
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RRN is calling on the DfE to strengthen guidance, place restraint and seclusion guidance on a statutory footing, and support schools to replace restrictive practices with relational, rights-based approaches. Read our opinion article here: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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Workshops now added to the RRN Conference programme! We have a fantastic selection of in-person and virtual workshops sharing practical, evidence-based tools to help transform organisational culture. View the full workshop programme: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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We are delighted that William Rae, self-advocate and Depute Chair of C-Change Scotland Board of Trustees, and Dr Sam Smith, Founder and CEO, C-Change Scotland, will join us at this year's RRN Conference. Join us in Newcastle or online on 3-4 November. restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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The RRN has lots of resources about #RestraintReduction completely FREE to access You can access the Boshier Pregnancy Resources here: restraintreductionnetwork.or… You can view all our free resources here: restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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Reducing restrictive practices is a challenging journey to undertake alone. We want to come together to make a difference. Joining the RRN is completely free and you can join as an individual, as an organisation. Find out more at restraintreductionnetwork.or…
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