Vision statement five: Scotland must strive to become a nation that does not restrain its children.
The number of children and young people experiencing restraint decreases.
Number of incidences of physical restraint reported between 1st January and 31st December in care homes for children and young people
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2595 |
| 2020 | No figures available for 2020 |
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Reporting period: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
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This is the first year these statistics have been collected in this way, making it difficult to identify trends. For care homes for children and young people, the data suggests restraint incidents have reduced overall since 2020, but increased between 2022 and 2023.