Worked in the PA Dept. of Corrections. There are reasons for solitary confinement. Most of it is for those crooks that take self lock up. They are scared or are on the verge of being assaulted by other crooks. Like being raped or extorted. Some for fighting and others because they are assaultive towards all staff and the crooks. This crap that this clown is doing to the justice system and to Corrections is all by design!!
Your absolutely right a good portion of the guys put themselves in protective custody.
Some even assault staff knowing full well they’ll be put in protective custody (PC).
Its self preservation for a lot of these young punks.