Regulating Teachers' Responses to Students' Behaviors of Concern

Explore the complex issue of regulating teachers' responses to extreme student behaviors in this 45-minute Dean's Lecture presented by Professor Bernadette McSherry at the University of Melbourne. Delve into the concept of "breaking bad" and its application to challenging student conduct that poses serious risks. Examine relevant Australian laws and policy guidelines governing the use of restrictive interventions in educational settings, including confinement, physical force, and devices. Uncover gaps in regulation, human rights implications, and the challenges of data collection without mandatory reporting. Learn about de-escalation techniques from health sector research aimed at reducing restrictive interventions. Gain insights from Professor McSherry, an expert in criminal and mental health law, as she discusses her ongoing research on regulating restraint use for persons with disabilities.

Introduction
Deans introduction
Behaviours of concern
Restrictive interventions
Legal framework
Australia
Victoria
Children with disabilities