Crime, Conflict & Law - Prison & Inmate Expressions

a punishment requiring an inmate to stay in their bunk except for bathroom use or meals

an inmate who tries to intimidate or upset others but avoids actual fighting

(legal) exhausted all avenues for appeal

(prison) a Native American inmate

(prison) inmate-administered corporal punishment

a separate, isolated unit in prison with reduced privileges

a correctional officer, visitor, or prison employee considered attractive by inmates because of limited contact with others

(in the plural) standard denominational currency in prison, often referring to $1 commissary snacks

a prisoner's central file containing records and personal information

an inmate who provides legal advice, often unqualified, or represents themselves in legal matters

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang

lawful confinement or close supervision to protect a person from harm

solitary confinement in prison

an improvised stabbing weapon, often made from everyday items

an improvised stabbing weapon, typically homemade from available materials

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

a shared improvised meal made from commissary items

to plead guilty to a lesser criminal charge than originally charged

mentally restless or unbalanced due to prolonged confinement

to serve a prison sentence, typically as a punishment for a crime or offense