top of page
University of Victoria logo

What is Seclusion?

Window's reflection on the floor with the shadow of a man.
  • “An involuntary placement in a room or area the client is not allowed or able to leave” (van Dorp et al., 2021, p. 416).

 

  • Seclusion is a coercive practice – it is done to a person, not with them.

 

  • A person can be placed in seclusion for a few hours, up to many days. 

bottom of page