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On this page, you will explore the significance of prevention and intervention through de-escalation by reviewing the compelling "why" behind the Deborah Greenblatt Act. You will also receive a brief biography of Deborah Greenblatt. There is a brief matching activity that you will complete to ensure your understanding.
Deborah Greenblatt, a North Carolina attorney was the executive director of Carolina Legal Assistance for twenty-three years. She was primarily responsible for bringing together the diverse coalition of disability advocates and education stakeholders who drafted the current bill promoting the safe use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. Sadly, she was unable to see the final passage of the bill due to her death on Monday, June 13, 2005.
She was widely regarded as a passionate advocate for children and adults with mental disabilities. Those who knew her often described her as a “warrior for justice” and “a hero to others.” During her career, she represented clients in special education disputes, fair housing cases, class action suits for individuals in state hospitals and employment discrimination cases.
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