Act of Voluntary Detention
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An Act of Voluntary Detention is an detention action where a person or group willingly chooses to have their freedom of movement restricted.
- Context:
- It can (typically) result in a State of Voluntary Detention, in settings like rehabilitation centers, home quarantine, or spiritual retreats.
- It can be performed by the individual themselves or with the assistance of a organization.
- It can (often) be associated to specific reasons, such as health, spiritual, or safety concerns.
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- Example(s):
- Self-Quarantine, such as:
- People self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- People self-isolating during the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
- Rehabilitation Act, such as:
- Admission into a substance abuse treatment center.
- Admission into a mental health treatment facility.
- Spiritual Retreat, such as:
- Attending a silent meditation retreat.
- Attending a religious retreat.
- Voluntary Submission to Law Enforcement, such as:
- Turning oneself in at a police station.
- Complying with an arrest warrant.
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- Self-Quarantine, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Incarceration, Human Rights, Civil Liberties.