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 secure care
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1954 |
| 2020 | No figures available for 2020 |
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Reporting period: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
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In secure care, restraint incidents have been recorded nationally since 2022, replacing earlier reporting on the number of young people restrained. This change makes longer-term comparisons difficult. Initial data indicates restraint in secure care reflects wider reductions since 2020, though an increase was observed between 2022 and 2023. These figures now establish a baseline for secure care monitoring.