Street
diesel therapy
What does diesel therapy mean?
The practice of moving a prisoner from institution to institution for days or weeks, shackled on buses, often as unofficial punishment or to disrupt them.
"They put him on diesel therapy and he was on the road for a month."
Origin
From the diesel prison-transport buses; ironic use of 'therapy.'
Frequently asked questions
What is 'diesel therapy'?
It's the practice of moving a prisoner between institutions for days or weeks, shackled on buses, often as unofficial punishment or to disrupt them.
Where does 'diesel therapy' come from?
It comes from the diesel prison-transport buses, with 'therapy' used ironically.
Why is diesel therapy used?
It's often used as unofficial punishment or to disrupt an inmate, keeping them constantly in transit.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
