Prisoner abuse

Prisoner abuse is the mistreatment of persons while they are under arrest or incarcerated. Prisoner abuse can include physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, torture, or other acts such as refusal of essential medication, and it can be perpetuated by either fellow inmates or prison faculty.[1]

  1. ^ "Prisoner Abuse Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc". definitions.uslegal.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.