Which of the following refers to a nonpunitive confinement in a special housing unit used to house inmates whose continued presence in the general population may pose a serious threat to the security or orderly running of the prison?
A) disturbance control
B) solitary confinement
C) disciplinary segregation
D) administrative detention

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Administrative detention refers to the nonpunitive confinement of inmates in a special housing unit when their presence in the general population is considered a serious threat to the security or orderly operation of the prison. This measure is not for punishment but for the safety and order of the facility.

Which of the Following Refers to a Nonpunitive Confinement in a Special