Reviewed on: October 11,2018
Sex Offenders

Do inmates with child abuse charges stay in general population?

Do inmates with child abuse charges stay in general population? If so why would they be subjected to harm by other inmates???? Scary!!

Inmates that are found to have committed sex crimes by other inmates will not last long.
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✓ Verified answer October 11,2018 · Sex Offenders
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Inmates that are found to have committed sex crimes by other inmates will not last long. They are usually placed in Protective Custody (PC) which is a segregated area of cells also known as the Special Housing Unit (SHU), unless they are at a facility where all inmates are convicted of sex crimes. Even then, the child molester (Cho-Mo) is placed in some segregated area for their own protection. 

Accepted Answer Date Created: October 11,2018
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed October 2018.