LIVE: Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours
April 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
2 Hours | 2 CEs
$125 Registration | $100 Early Registration (through April 23rd) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Ashley Batastini, PhD presents a live virtual professional training program on Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours. This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Correctional Mental Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.
The use of restrictive housing, or segregation, to contain high-risk and disruptive behavior in correctional institutions has become an overused and controversial practice. This training discusses the historical origins of restrictive housing, it’s intended functions, and unintended consequences from an empirical and ethical standpoint. We will take a critical look at the scientific and legal debates surrounding the psychological harms associated with restrictive housing placements, including for those with pre-existing mental health issues.
The training closes with an overview of reform trends that aim to reduce the frequency and duration of restrictive housing, with an emphasis on alternative approaches to behavior management that more appropriately and humanely balance rehabilitation and safety goals. Evidence on program efficacy and limitations to implementation will be reviewed. This program is geared toward mental health and other allied professionals at all levels of training who work in carceral settings or with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
Training Outline:
- Historical Overview and Purpose: Discuss the origins and intended functions of restrictive housing in correctional institutions, highlighting the reasons it has become a prevalent yet controversial practice.
- Psychological and Legal Concerns: Examine the debates on the psychological harms caused by restrictive housing, especially for individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions, and explore the associated legal implications.
- Reform Trends and Alternative Approaches: Review recent trends aiming to decrease the use of restrictive housing, focusing on alternative behavior management strategies that better align with rehabilitation and safety goals.