A hardcore minority of jailed US prisoners is subjected to a tough regime, 'hard time', either in special wards, specialized prisons or isolation cells in 'special housing unit's (SHU). The reasons can be the original sentence or ...See moreA hardcore minority of jailed US prisoners is subjected to a tough regime, 'hard time', either in special wards, specialized prisons or isolation cells in 'special housing unit's (SHU). The reasons can be the original sentence or misbehavior within prison, such as abuse of staff and/or other prisoners. Some prisons still practice hard labor, even some prison farms, despite the additional risks for staff. temporary hard time often results from interventions by restraining-equipped intervention teams, which may involve overpowering, mace, stripping. Even during hard time, some get access to rehabilitation programs. Written by
KGF Vissers
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