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spit hoods

Coverage of spit hoods in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 9 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 26 · 13:00 UTC
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childrentopic1adultstopic1emergency rooms (ERs)place1ambulancesplace1detention centersplace1Washingtonplace1Washington agencyorganization1state-run psychiatric facilitiestopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 26 · 13:00 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    When spit hoods are used on children, troubling patterns emerge

    Adults are using spit hoods to restrain, coerce and punish children in emergency rooms, ambulances and detention centers across multiple states, revealing troubling patterns of use. The practice occurs in medical and detention settings, raising concerns about child welfare.

  • HEALTHJul 9 · 13:00 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    WA limits spit hoods inside state-run psychiatric facilities

    Washington state has limited the use of spit hoods in state-run psychiatric facilities. The agency overseeing these hospitals is restricting their use due to their association with deaths and injuries in the U.S.