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What does sny mean?
A Sensitive Needs Yard houses prisoners who would be targeted on a mainline yard, such as informants, sex offenders, or dropouts. Also called a sensitive needs yard.
"He transferred to an SNY after dropping out of the gang."
Origin
California corrections acronym for Sensitive Needs Yard.
Frequently asked questions
What does SNY stand for?
SNY stands for Sensitive Needs Yard, a California corrections term.
Who is housed on an SNY?
Prisoners who would be targeted on a mainline yard, such as informants, sex offenders, or gang dropouts.
Why would an inmate transfer to an SNY?
To stay safe when they can no longer be in general population, for example after dropping out of a gang.
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