Can an inmate be placed in SHU just for protection?
Molly Russell
The Secure Housing Unit (SHU) is segregated housing and it is used for disciplinary or administrative reasons.
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The Secure Housing Unit (SHU) is segregated housing and it is used for disciplinary or administrative reasons. When an inmate is in PC or Protective Custody for their own safety, this is where they go to be secure from danger. Unfortunately it’s a miserable existence.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: February 25,2018
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Last reviewed February 2018.