Instigating or Assisting an Escape is an act of encouraging or helping someone to escape from a lawful or secure place. There are two types of instigating or assisting an escape: 1. Instigating an Escape: This is the act of intentionally encouraging or aiding someone to escape from an area or facility where they are legally or securely confined. It can include providing the escapee with the means to escape (such as providing a vehicle or a tool to break out of a secure area) or providing them with information on how to escape. 2. Assisting an Escape: This is the act of providing aid to someone who has already escaped from a lawful or secure place. It can include providing the escapee with the means to remain at large (such as providing a place to stay or money to purchase food and supplies), or providing them with assistance to avoid capture. Instigating or Assisting an Escape is a serious criminal offense and can lead to criminal charges being brought against those responsible.