male prisoners and young offenders - Prison Reform Trust

Things to think about if you want to go on segregation Going on segregation is a very serious thing to do. Think very carefully before youask to be put on segregation. You can only go on segregation if the governor agrees it is the right thing to do. If you go on segregation, other prisoners may start thinking things about you thatwould make it harder for you to go back on to the wing.Help you can get while on segregationIf you are worried about anything while on segregation, speak to a prison officer or thegovernor.These people visit the segregation unit every day• a prison officer• the governor• a doctor or nurse.These people also visit the segregation unit – but not every day• the chaplain• someone from the Independent Monitoring Board (these are the people who checkprisons to make sure they are run in a good and fair way).Special accommodation and mechanical restraintsThese things are not often used. But prison staff can use them if° you are behaving in a violent way° you could hurt or damage yourself, other people or the prison.100