noun
Street Slang
the SHU
thuh SHOO · noun · slang
The Special (or Segregated) Housing Unit; long-term isolation.
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Definitions
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The Security/Special Housing Unit where inmates are held in prolonged isolation. Often pronounced 'the shoe.'
“He spent two years in the SHU before they let him back on a mainline yard.”
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the SHU In A Sentence
He spent two years in the SHU before they let him back on a mainline yard.
Origin & Usage
Acronym for Security/Special Housing Unit, used across the California and federal systems.
People Also Ask
What is the SHU in prison?
It is the Security or Special Housing Unit, where inmates are held in prolonged isolation, often for disciplinary reasons.
How is SHU pronounced?
It is usually pronounced 'the shoe.'
Where is the term SHU used?
It is an acronym for Security/Special Housing Unit, used across the California and federal prison systems.
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