GLOSSARY
An introduction to prison-specific terminology used throughout our episodes.
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602: California-specific Administrative Appeals Form that prisoners can use to file grievances with the prison.
AD-SEG: Administrative Segregation, AKA Solitary Confinement CDCR: California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation DA: District Attorney EOP: Enhanced Outpatient Program GP: General Population JD: Justice Department PREA: Prison Rape Elimination Act |
Safekeeping: Designated status for prisoners who require a higher level of protection in a more controlled environment than others in General Population, due to threats of harm by others or a high likelihood of victimization.
Set Off: A postponement of parole eligibility. TDCJ: Texas Department of Criminal Justice CCCMS: Correctional Clinical Case Management System PIP ICF: Psychiatric Inpatient Programs Intermediate Care Facility YOP: Youthful Offender Program |