For
It protects vulnerable inmates from violence.
Against
It can create divisions and make prison management harder.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“violent criminals aren't healthy in their mind and until that's changed they shouldn't be with the dude that stole a wallet.”
“People are a product of their environment. So surprise surprise when sweet little Timmy, who happens to smoke weed, becomes a killer”
“The line between violent/nonviolent isn't always clear cut, and even violent criminals aren't necessarily going to be violent toward other inmates.”
“what he's proposing is too much complex, perhaps if you had endless resources it could be possible”