"We had a wonderful one when I worked there. Personally I could not stand her, but she knew what she was talking about and put the kids first."
Hmmm...about 5 pages ago, you said that the clinical director had no business being there. Puts the kids first then eh? Ya....gotcha.
By the way, I never saw anyone restrained with any sort of "device". Staff's version of "approved" restraints consisted of merely "staff" performing the restraint itself. I saw 4-5 kids tackle, sit on, and pin kids without need of any "device". The sheetrockers were in our group about 1-2 times every two weeks repairing the holes in the walls. We had that "only staff can restrain" BS for a few weeks, until about 1/3 of the entire group decide to mutiny.....that went out the window.
Regardless, I wont ever be able to open your eyes for you....however, you should take a serious look at the facts, even if it means disregarding our opinions on this board. The abuse is there, was there and will be there until the place is gone. The very essence of the treatment method fosters abuse and trauma.
I am not merely disagreeing with you Ex, it is just not possible for what you say to be a reality. Not given the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.