### Question
Can you define what seclusion means?


### Answer
**Seclusion** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 290jj*:

> a behavior control technique involving locked isolation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part I-Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Non-Medical, Community-Based Facilities for Children and Youth**

