What are some potential reductions in privileges for non-working inmates?

Reduced dayroom and video visit privileges are a logical consequence for non-working inmates as a means of encouraging compliance and responsibility within the detention environment. When inmates do not participate in mandatory work programs or responsibilities, the corrections system may impose restrictions to promote accountability and to incentivize participation in those programs. Such reductions are often viewed as a way to maintain order and encourage inmates to engage in productive activities that benefit the facility and assist in their rehabilitation.

In contrast, while access to healthcare services, recreational activities, and legal counsel are crucial rights for inmates, these are typically not seen as privileges that can be scaled back solely due to non-participation in work programs. Access to healthcare is fundamental and mandated by legal standards, recreation may still serve therapeutic purposes, and legal counsel is a requirement for ensuring due process rights. Reducing privileges specifically related to social interaction, such as dayroom and video visits, is a more direct approach to address the behavior of not participating in work, as it impacts the inmate's social engagement and overall satisfaction with their incarceration experience.