Define: Involuntary seclusion

The meaning of “Involuntary seclusion” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

  • Involuntary seclusion means the unwanted isolation of a resident from others or from their specified living space, contrary to the resident's will or the will of the resident's assigned representative. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
  • Involuntary seclusion means the confinement of a child alone in a space from which the child cannot leave. This term does not include time-out measures in a common area of the home where the child isn't prevented from leaving, which are used as a positive behavior support practice. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
  • Involuntary seclusion means the separation of a resident or patient from others or from their personal space against their will or the will of their legal representative. Short-term monitored separation from other residents for a limited period of time, used as a therapeutic intervention to reduce agitation, isn't considered involuntary seclusion. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
  • Involuntary seclusion means the unwanted isolation of a client to a room or area where the client is physically prevented from exiting. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Involuntary seclusion means confinement of a child in care alone in a room from which they are physically stopped from leaving. The term does not include age-appropriate discipline measures such as time-out. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Involuntary seclusion means the separation of a youth from others to a distinct locked room or quarters. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of involuntary seclusion' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Involuntary seclusion means the enforced isolation of an individual, restricting them from leaving a specified area.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • To define behavior and treatment guidelines in residential settings
  • To outline disciplinary procedures in educational institutions
  • To establish protocols in mental health institutions

Relevant Sectors

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Involuntary seclusion means the enforced isolation of an individual, restricting them from leaving a specified area

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