Chapter 11

A collection of vocabulary terms with definitions related to the subject of prisons and jails.

Jails

Secure facilities that typically hold arrestees, criminal suspects, and individuals serving sentences less than a year.

Pretrial Detention

The period during which individuals are held in jail while awaiting trial.

Security Housing Unit (SHU)

A type of supermax facility designed for inmates requiring high security and isolation.

Deprivation of Liberty

Loss of freedom experienced by incarcerated individuals.

Collective Behavior

Actions of individuals in a group that can lead to group dynamics, such as riots and mass abuse.

Pseudofamilies

Social structures formed by female inmates in prison, resembling family relationships.

Solitary Confinement

A form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from the general population.

Correctional Officer

A guard responsible for maintaining security and order within a prison.

Private Prisons

Prisons operated by private companies instead of government entities.

14th Amendment

An amendment that addresses discrimination, ensuring rights for individuals, including those incarcerated.