
Informational Resources
Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) Placement
Information about who can be placed in a restricted housing unit (RHU, formerly called ASU or SHU) for administrative reasons, protection, or punishment.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Unidades de vivienda restringidas” on our Spanish resources page.
Serious Rule Violation Charges
Information about rights when someone is accused of violating a prison rule.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Cargos graves de violación de las reglas” on our Spanish resources page.
Sexual Abuse in Prison
Information about how to report sexual abuse by prison staff and by other incarcerated people.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Abuso sexual en prisión” on our Spanish resources page.
Single Cell Policies
CDCR's rules on when a person will be considered for single-cell housing
Staff Misconduct Investigations
Information about the options for reporting staff miconduct (Note: There are other resources with more details about laws prohibiting use of excessive force and sexual abuse by prison staff).
This resource is available in Spanish as “Investigaciones de mala conducta del personal” on our Spanish resources page.
Electronic Tablets
Summary of CDCR's electronic tablet program and how to raise issues about it
Common Issues Transgender People Experience in California Prisons
Explanation of the rights related to transgender issues and how to protect those rights.
Workers Compensation Benefits for Incarcerated People
Information and forms for reporting and requesting benefits for an injury from an assigned prison job.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Beneficios de compensación para trabajadores para personas en prisiones de California” on our Spanish resources page.
ACDRR Department Orders
Link to Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) website listing Departmental Orders including information on healthcare, the grievance system, and access to the courts
ASU Post-Conviction Clinic Resources
Link to Post-Conviction Clinic at ASU for guidance on applying for compassionate release or medical clemency from Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Religious Rights and Access to Religious Diets in Arizona State Prisons
Information on religious rights of incarcerated people in Arizona, ADCRR's religious diet policies, and what to do if those rights have been violated.
Sexual Assault and Harassment in Arizona State Prisons
Information on the Prison Rape Elimination Act, how to report sexual abuse, and further actions to get protection or address past misconduct.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Información sobre acoso y agresión sexual para personas encarceladas en las prisiones estatales de Arizona” on our Spanish resources page.

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