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Summary: An email chain between Shirley Skipper-Scott and J. Ray Ormond discusses the definition and application of Psychological Observation status for an inmate. The inmate was placed on Psychological Observation due to mental health concerns and will be reassessed and potentially returned to SHU. The inmate is in SHU due to a request for Protective Custody.
Significance: This document provides insight into the procedures and definitions used by the MCC New York regarding inmate mental health, specifically the Psychological Observation status. It also reveals information about a specific inmate's situation and housing.
Key Topics:
Psychological Observation definition and application
Inmate mental health and housing
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 - Provided definition of Psychological Observation