Inmates who are vulnerable to assault by other inmates may be designated for:

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Inmates who are vulnerable to assault by other inmates may be designated for protective custody, which involves separation from the general population and placement in a secure, isolated unit or cell block. This is done in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the vulnerable inmate. Administrative segregation may also be used to separate inmates from the general population for disciplinary or other reasons, but it is not specifically designed to protect vulnerable inmates. New-generation jails and congregate living areas do not specifically address the issue of protecting vulnerable inmates.

Inmates Who Are Vulnerable to Assault by Other Inmates May