Protective custody is where the inmate is perceived to be in some danger in the general population of inmates. The area where PC takes place is the SHU... in administrative segregation in isolation and completed cut of from other inmates. Many administrators believe the level of violence, or the underlying threat of violence within prisons or jails, is the main factor causing the need for these units. Inmates have the opportunity to request protective custody if they get the impression

Lousy, just like you would imagine. Federal is the best of the bunch, county is the worst. The private prisons and state prisons are similar. In all instances, the menus are designed and created by licensed registered dietitian that uses a baseline of minimum daily standards of calories, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It lacks taste and volume for sure but you will get three squares.

Technology is something that I have a passion for. I kept reading journals, magazines and books to keep me up to date on the new things being developed. I was prepared to learn new things, but they took a while to get used to. 

The cells are about the same size. The food is a lot better than county but it's still a little like meals you used to get whne you were in school. Not a whole lot, not very tasty, but it is nourishment and will keep you going.

This a small facility in the heat of Louisiana. There is nothing to like about jail, it's confinement with limited privileges. There is no air conditioning but the medical staff is compassionate and willing to help. Just have you inmate ask to see the nurse.

Serving time sucks. It's boring and you are cut off from the world you knew before going in. For me, it felt like i had died but i'm stuck watching my family and friends live on without me. The first year seemed like forever. But, as you point out, the place becomes a home and you adapt to your surroundings. The worst time is when there is something happening outside that you can't attend. For me I missed my mother's

There is a little of both in there. There is no A/C, that is true and the state issued clothing is also true. Depending on how much money he has received on his commissary account will determine what the state will give him in the way of toiletries. The inmates with no money on their book DEFINITELY get the basic supplies. Inmates with money on their books are able to buy their own personal, upgraded brand name hygiene supplies.

The beds are a blue paper-thin foam mattresses that are laid atop mental bed frames. They are not soft to sleep on as you feel the hard metal immediately upon laying down. There is nothing "soft" about time on the inside.

No. Santa Cruz is a MEDIUM security facility with 1-2 man cells, and controlled movement. San Carlos is a MINIMUM security facility. The Minimum facilities have an open dormitory style with many inmates in one large area like military barracks and limited supervision. Medium is a much more strict environment than Minimum

Fights and bullying happen on the street, they also happen in jail. If your inmate can keep to himself they will avoid any conflict. On the other hand, if your inmate doesn't pay attention and respect others, there will be incidents.