ST/SP is also referred to as protective custody (PC). This is a type of imprisonment to protect a person from harm, either from outside sources or other prisoners. Sometimes it is the administration that decides, other times the inmate asks for protection. This is isolation or solitary confinement, not necessarily a "punishment" but a safety concern and it's for their protection. Jail and prison officials must know of the signs and characteristics of inmates that may need protective custody. Inmates such as first time...

To submit a complaint about a prison, you must file through the US Department of Justice. Explain your example of mistreatment of an inmate. This may fall under violations of the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. The Special Litigation Section enforces the constitutional rights of people held in state or local government institutions, such as prisons, jails, juvenile correctional facilities, mental health facilities, developmental disability or mental retardation facilities, and nursing homes. Contact the Special Litigation Section at...

Yes, you receive a paycheck from your employer the same way any worker does. The difference is that you do not keep all of it. Work release programs require inmates to return a portion of their gross earnings to the facility, typically between one-third and one-half of the gross pay before taxes. The exact percentage depends on the specific program and facility rules. What remains after that deduction is yours. Most programs also allow or require you to put a portion...