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Document DOJ-OGR-00027192
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Summary: The email from Shirley Skipper-Scott to J. Ray Ormond discusses the definition and application of 'Psychological Observation' status for an inmate at MCC New York, who is being held in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) due to a request for Protective Custody. The inmate has a pending incident report for self-mutilation and is to be celled with another inmate. The email provides a detailed definition of Psychological Observation status as provided by the Chief Psychologist.
Significance: This email provides insight into the procedures and definitions used by the correctional facility for handling inmates with mental health issues, specifically the 'Psychological Observation' status.
Key Topics:
Psychological Observation definition and application
Inmate mental health and housing status
Special Housing Unit (SHU) and Protective Custody
Key People:
- Shirley Skipper-Scott - Associate Warden, MCC New York
- J. Ray Ormond - Regional Director, Northeast Region
- [b(6); (b)(7)(C)] - Chief Psychologist