### Question
How does SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION define seclusion?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290ii*, **seclusion** is defined as:

> a behavior control technique involving locked isolation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part H-Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Facilities**

