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Position statement on restrictive practices

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Our position statement on restrictive practices

March 2026

Restrictive practices are when things are done to stop someone moving around freely.

They are used for behaviours of concern where nothing else works.

Too many people with intellectual disability have a restrictive practice authorised.

CID believes that people with intellectual disability should be part of these important decisions.

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