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DOJ
Document DOJ-OGR-00027179
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Summary: The email chain discusses an inmate's Psychological Observation status, its definition, and the procedures for housing and managing the inmate after the status is lifted. The inmate has a pending incident report for self-mutilation and is currently in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The Chief Psychologist has provided a definition of Psychological Observation, which is a temporary designation for inmates who are mentally unstable but not imminently suicidal.
Significance: This document provides insight into the management and assessment of an inmate's mental health status within a correctional facility, and the procedures followed when an inmate is placed on Psychological Observation.
Key Topics:
Psychological Observation status definition
Inmate housing and management
Mental health assessment and stability
Key People:
- Shirley V. Skipper-Scott - Associate Warden MCC New York
- J. Ray Ormond - Regional Director Northeast Region
- Chief Psychologist - Provided definition of Psychological Observation