What type of restraints should not be available in the facility?

In a facility, especially one dealing with vulnerable populations, the focus is on ensuring safety and minimizing harm. Key lock restraints, which imply the use of a locking mechanism that can trap or confine an individual physically without easily allowing release, are not appropriate. Such restraints can increase the potential for injury and distress if not managed properly. Facilities are typically encouraged to prioritize less severe and more humane types of restraints that allow for a degree of movement and comfort while maintaining safety.

Soft restraints and even certain types of metal restraints are often considered acceptable if used under strict guidelines that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of individuals. Hardened restraints, on the other hand, may suggest a level of force that contradicts the principles of care and respect for the individuals in the facility. Therefore, the emphasis is on avoiding those restraints that can severely restrict a person's movements without the capacity for quick release, hence the preference against key lock restraints.