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Child Abuse - Special Needs Children
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Restraint and Seclusion
Restraint and seclusion are emergency interventions employed to protect an individual from imminent serious physical harm. Restraint is any manual method or mechanical device that restricts the individual’s freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body. Seclusion is the involuntary confinement or isolation of a person alone in a room or an area from which the person is physically prevented from leaving. Restraint and seclusion are dangerous and traumatic events that may cause serious physical and psychological harm – even death. Unauthorized use of restraint and seclusion by school, child care facility, and camp employees can be a form of child abuse. Reporting
The law requires school professionals, including teachers, aides, nurses, school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, principals, and others to report suspicion and/or knowledge of child abuse immediately. Any delay in reporting suspicion and/or knowledge of child abuse may result in civil liability.
Law Offices of Teresa Li, PC
If you suspect your child is a victim of child abuse, please contact the police immediately and call our firm. Law Offices of Teresa Li, PC is a San Francisco boutique law firm that has extensive experience in representing special needs students who were abused at school. Teresa knows how to navigate IEPs, IPPs, state mandatory reporting laws, federal disability laws, and school district and SELPA policies. Teresa has represented children with various disabilities including autism, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis ("ADEM"), orthopedic impairment, and behavioral issues. We are very selective of our cases and have the skills and resources required for success. In the event of a successful resolution, we have a team of advisors who will work with you to protect the child's financial interest.
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Teresa Li, Esq.
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