### Question
How does the law define physical escort?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290jj*, **physical escort** is defined as:

> the temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a resident who is acting out to walk to a safe location

#### 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**

