Straitjacket

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A straitjacket is a garment that restrains its wearer. Invented in the 18th century, it was originally designed to prevent patients in psychiatric asylums from harming themselves or others, though it was misused as a punishment against patients and prison inmates. Straitjackets are still used in prisons. The WRAP has been compared to the straitjacket and is used by US authorities, including by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and in juvenile detention centres. Straitjackets are also used in escapology shows.

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