Coercion

Politics & Society

Why are the rates of restrictive practices in Victoria’s mental health services so high?

Victoria has some of the highest reported rates of restrictive practices in mental health in Australia, but the upcoming Victorian Royal Commission may not investigate them

Health & Medicine

Time to hold back on the use of restraints

Better regulation of the use of coercion in healthcare settings is needed to protect human rights

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