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	Custodial staff also have discretion to apply restraints at any time if they have reason to believe that there is a risk of a security breach or a disciplinary violation.\		Custodial staff also have discretion to apply restraints at any time if they have reason to believe that there is a risk of a security breach or a disciplinary violation.\
	[[File:Chen Huan - Prison (2).jpg\|thumb\|''Duty Guard Commander Gary Phang speaking with Inmate Prostitute Chen Huan'']]		[[File:Chen Huan - Prison (2).jpg\|thumb\|''Duty Guard Commander Gary Phang speaking with Inmate Prostitute [[Chen Huan]]'']]

	==== Custodial Guards ====		==== Custodial Guards ====

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	The program pays HK$75 ($9.64) per hour. 95% of this amount is applied to the Inmate Prostitute's balance, with the remaining 5% credited to her ''amanat'' account. In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.		The program pays HK$75 ($9.64) per hour. 95% of this amount is applied to the Inmate Prostitute's balance, with the remaining 5% credited to her ''amanat'' account. In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.
	[[File:Hong Ziyan - CCTV.jpg\|thumb\|''A screenshot from the surveillance feed inside the cell of Inmate Prostitute Hong Ziyan'']]		[[File:Hong Ziyan - CCTV.jpg\|thumb\|''A screenshot from the surveillance feed inside the cell of Inmate Prostitute [[Ziyan Hong\|Hong Ziyan]]'']]

	=== Security ===		=== Security ===

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	The Duty Guard Commander is responsible for conducting inspections and accounting for every Inmate Prostitute within the facility three times per day. He is also chiefly responsible for ensuring that regulations are being adhered to.		The Duty Guard Commander is responsible for conducting inspections and accounting for every Inmate Prostitute within the facility three times per day. He is also chiefly responsible for ensuring that regulations are being adhered to.

	Some of the ~~custodial~~ guards have cordial personal relationships with Inmate Prostitutes~~, while others adopt a strict and disciplinarian attitude at all times~~. It is customary for each duty guard to choose an Inmate Prostitute to take out on a "date night" to his staff quarters each night - sometimes overnight. In general, "date nights" are sought-after occasions amongst Inmate Prostitutes because they offer an opportunity to spend the night in the relative comfort of a bed rather than sleeping on the hard concrete floor.		Some of the guards have cordial personal relationships with Inmate Prostitutes. It is customary for each duty guard to choose an Inmate Prostitute to take out on a "date night" to his staff quarters each night - sometimes overnight. In general, "date nights" are sought-after occasions amongst Inmate Prostitutes because they offer an opportunity to spend the night in the relative comfort of a bed rather than sleeping on the hard concrete floor.

	== Regimentation and Discipline ==		== Regimentation and Discipline ==

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	* For movement outside the Altira complex, restraints are applied to the hands (cuffed behind back), thighs and ankles.		* For movement outside the Altira complex, restraints are applied to the hands (cuffed behind back), thighs and ankles.

	Custodial staff also have discretion to apply restraints at any time if they have reason to believe that there is a risk of a security breach or a disciplinary violation.		Custodial staff also have discretion to apply restraints at any time if they have reason to believe that there is a risk of a security breach or a disciplinary violation.\
			[[File:Chen Huan - Prison (2).jpg\|thumb\|''Duty Guard Commander Gary Phang speaking with Inmate Prostitute Chen Huan'']]

			==== Custodial Guards ====
			Taipa Women's Dormitory houses a team of 18 custodial guards from the Skyshroud Custodial Unit. The team comprises four sections of four guards each, plus the Superintendent and the Sergeant. There are four guards on duty at any one time, including a designated Duty Guard Commander. Guards work 24 hour shifts, followed by 24 hours of rest. They are equipped with pistols and tasers.

			Although the custodial guards are employees of Skyshroud, they are on official secondment to Altar Group, and report to the General Manager of Velvet Sauna.

			The Duty Guard Commander is responsible for conducting inspections and accounting for every Inmate Prostitute within the facility three times per day. He is also chiefly responsible for ensuring that regulations are being adhered to.

			Some of the custodial guards have cordial personal relationships with Inmate Prostitutes, while others adopt a strict and disciplinarian attitude at all times. It is customary for each duty guard to choose an Inmate Prostitute to take out on a "date night" to his staff quarters each night - sometimes overnight. In general, "date nights" are sought-after occasions amongst Inmate Prostitutes because they offer an opportunity to spend the night in the relative comfort of a bed rather than sleeping on the hard concrete floor.

	== Regimentation and Discipline ==		== Regimentation and Discipline ==

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 The program pays HK$75 ($9.64) per hour. 95% of this amount is applied to the Inmate Prostitute's balance, with the remaining 5% credited to her ''amanat'' account. In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.
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	[[File:(Section Rep) Klaudia Werfel.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitute Klaudia Werfel wearing a black collar designating her as a section representative'']]		[[File:(Section Rep) Klaudia Werfel.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitute Klaudia Werfel wearing a black collar designating her as a section representative'']]

	=== Self-Policing ~~Program~~ ===		=== Self-Policing System ===
	Taipa Women's Dormitory operates a self-policing ~~program~~ which allows Inmate Prostitutes to share responsibility for maintaining order and discipline within their sections. The program is intended to reduce the workload of custodial staff so as to allow them to focus their energies on higher-value tasks, while at the same time allowing Inmate Prostitutes to learn responsibility.		Taipa Women's Dormitory operates a self-policing system which allows Inmate Prostitutes to share responsibility for maintaining order and discipline within their sections. The program is intended to reduce the workload of custodial staff so as to allow them to focus their energies on higher-value tasks, while at the same time allowing Inmate Prostitutes to learn responsibility.

	For each section, a section representative is appointed. Appointments are made by staff, and are valid for a month. All Inmate Prostitutes are expected to eventually have the opportunity to serve as section representatives.		For each section, a section representative is appointed. Appointments are made by staff, and are valid for a month. All Inmate Prostitutes are expected to eventually have the opportunity to serve as section representatives.
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	[[File:Velvet - Digital Content Program.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes filming digital content for the AltarOne app'']]		[[File:Velvet - Digital Content Program.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes filming digital content for the AltarOne app'']]

	=== ~~Supplementary Work Opportunities~~ ===		=== '''Digital Creator Program''' ===
	~~Inmate Prostitutes at~~ Taipa Women's Dormitory ~~may apply for~~ supplementary ~~work~~ to ~~add~~ to ~~their earnings~~. ~~All supplementary work~~ is ~~optional~~, and ~~vacancies~~ are ~~limited. Each program has its own application requirements~~.		Taipa Women's Dormitory is part of Altar Group's Digital Creator Program. The program offers a supplementary income opportunity to Inmate Prostitutes who are selected to participate. The selection process is competitive, and auditions are required.

	~~==== '''Digital Creator Program''' ====~~		Those selected are required to spend 6 hours per week filming content for the AltarOne app. Filming takes place from Monday to Friday, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Each digital creator is assigned 3 shifts per week. Filming takes place inside the Velvet Sauna premises, and the girls report to work immediately after.
	~~Inmate Prostitutes who~~ are ~~selected for this program~~ spend 4 hours per week filming content for the AltarOne app. ~~The program pays HK$130 ($16~~.~~72)~~ per ~~hour~~. ~~Applicants to~~ the ~~program are required~~ to ~~go through an audition process~~.

	In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.		The program pays HK$75 ($9.64) per hour. 95% of this amount is applied to the Inmate Prostitute's balance, with the remaining 5% credited to her ''amanat'' account. In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.

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	== Regimentation and Discipline ==		== Regimentation and Discipline ==

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	==== '''Digital Creator Program''' ====		==== '''Digital Creator Program''' ====
	Inmate Prostitutes who are selected for this program spend 4 hours per week filming content for the AltarOne app. The program pays HK$130 ($16.72) per hour.		Inmate Prostitutes who are selected for this program spend 4 hours per week filming content for the AltarOne app. The program pays HK$130 ($16.72) per hour. Applicants to the program are required to go through an audition process.

	In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.		In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.

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	Clothing is not permitted when reporting to work; Inmate Prostitutes will be issued the necessary attire and footwear by clubhouse staff if required.		Clothing is not permitted when reporting to work; Inmate Prostitutes will be issued the necessary attire and footwear by clubhouse staff if required.
			[[File:Velvet - Digital Content Program.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes filming digital content for the AltarOne app'']]

			=== Supplementary Work Opportunities ===
			Inmate Prostitutes at Taipa Women's Dormitory may apply for supplementary work to add to their earnings. All supplementary work is optional, and vacancies are limited. Each program has its own application requirements.

			==== '''Digital Creator Program''' ====
			Inmate Prostitutes who are selected for this program spend 4 hours per week filming content for the AltarOne app. The program pays HK$130 ($16.72) per hour.

			In addition, Inmate Prostitutes who film digital content have the opportunity to build a personal brand in front of a large audience of over 10,000 AltarOne members worldwide, thus potentially leading to more bookings in-person.

	== Regimentation and Discipline ==		== Regimentation and Discipline ==

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	''This article is about a custodial facility for indentured [[Inmate Prostitute (Altar Group)\|Inmate Prostitutes]] employed by Altar Group. Click here for the full [[Nominal Roll of ~~Al-Qadam~~ Women's Dormitory\|Nominal Roll]].''		''This article is about a custodial facility for indentured [[Inmate Prostitute (Altar Group)\|Inmate Prostitutes]] employed by [[Altar Group]]. Click here for the full [[Nominal Roll of Taipa Women's Dormitory\|Nominal Roll.]]''

	<br>'''The Taipa Women's Dormitory''' (Traditional Chinese: 氹仔女子宿舍) is a private custodial facility located in the Taipa district of Macau. It is owned by the [[Altar Group]], the world's largest provider of adult entertainment services, and exclusively houses indentured [[Inmate Prostitute (Altar Group)\|Inmate Prostitutes]] who are employed at the [[Five-Star Property (Altar Group)\|five-star property]] [[Velvet Sauna]]. It occupies the B4 basement floor of the Altira Casino and Hotel, and has a floor area of 13,000 sq ft. It is connected to Velvet Sauna by a direct service elevator.		<br>'''The Taipa Women's Dormitory''' (Traditional Chinese: 氹仔女子宿舍) is a private custodial facility located in the Taipa district of [[Macau]]. It is owned by the [[Altar Group]], the world's largest provider of adult entertainment services, and exclusively houses indentured [[Inmate Prostitute (Altar Group)\|Inmate Prostitutes]] who are employed at the [[Five-Star Property (Altar Group)\|five-star property]] [[Velvet Sauna]]. It occupies the B4 basement floor of the Altira Casino and Hotel, and has a floor area of 13,000 sq ft. It is connected to Velvet Sauna by a direct service elevator.

	Completed in July 2029, the facility is the newest within Altar's global network of women's dormitories, and is equipped with modern security features, including some that are powered by artificial intelligence, which greatly reduces the workload of custodial staff. Due to extreme space constraints in Macau, the facility has the smallest cells amongst all Altar women's dormitories - the size of a standard dual-occupancy cell is only 48 sq ft. Amenities for Inmate Prostitutes include three common rooms, a multimedia room, a gym, an exercise studio, a reading room, a communal shower area, and a commissary. However, there is no outdoor recreation yard.		Completed in July 2029, the facility is the newest within Altar's global network of women's dormitories, and is equipped with modern security features, including some that are powered by artificial intelligence, which greatly reduces the workload of custodial staff. Due to extreme space constraints in Macau, the facility has the smallest cells amongst all Altar women's dormitories - the size of a standard dual-occupancy cell is only 48 sq ft. Amenities for Inmate Prostitutes include three common rooms, a multimedia room, a gym, an exercise studio, a reading room, a communal shower area, and a commissary. However, there is no outdoor recreation yard.
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	[[File:Taipa - A Block Inspection.png\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes Kim Hee-won, Athena Seol and Chiyo Haneda from A Block reporting for an impromptu inspection'' ]]		[[File:Taipa - A Block Inspection.png\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes Kim Hee-won, Athena Seol and Chiyo Haneda from A Block reporting for an impromptu inspection'' ]]

	=== Cell Blocks ===		=== Cell Blocks and Sections ===
	Cells are organized into Cell Blocks. There are a total of 4 Cell Blocks in Taipa Women's Dormitory:		Cells are organized into Cell Blocks. There are a total of 4 Cell Blocks in Taipa Women's Dormitory:

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	* '''Yankee / Y Block:''' 8 x double-occupancy cells. General population.		* '''Yankee / Y Block:''' 8 x double-occupancy cells. General population.
	* '''Zero / Z Block:''' 8 x single-occupancy penal cells; 2 x soundproof isolation cells.		* '''Zero / Z Block:''' 8 x single-occupancy penal cells; 2 x soundproof isolation cells.
			Within each Cell Block, Inmate Prostitutes are further divided into sections of 8-10 girls each. For administrative purposes, most routine activities, including inspections, area cleaning, STD tests and medical check-ups are carried out at the section level. One Inmate Prostitute is designated as the section representative for each section. She is responsible for helping to organize her section for administrative tasks in conjunction to instructions from staff. The role of section representative rotates on a monthly basis.

	~~=== Self-Policing ===~~		The vast majority of Inmate Prostitutes are accommodated in general population. One Cell Block ('Z Block') is set aside for those serving out their sentences of [[Loss of Privileges (Altar Group)\|Loss of Privileges]].
	Inmate Prostitutes are ~~divided into groups of 8, called~~ '~~sections~~', for ~~the purposes~~ of self-policing. According to the Dormitory management, self-policing is a policy that seeks to help Inmate Prostitutes learn how to handle responsibility while also reducing staff manpower requirements, thus allowing staff members to focus on higher-value tasks. A section representative is appointed for each section for a term of ~~one month. Section representatives are responsible for a variety~~ of ~~tasks, including organizing inspections, supervising area cleaning, collecting/distributing toiletries and towels, and maintaining discipline~~.
	[[File:Taipa - Katie Weston - Soap.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitute Katie Weston holds up a bar of soap after a weekly distribution'']]		[[File:Taipa - Katie Weston - Soap.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitute Katie Weston holds up a bar of soap after a weekly distribution'']]

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	Section representatives wear black collars around their necks as identification. Other Inmate Prostitutes can be punished for failing to follow the instructions of their section representative.		Section representatives wear black collars around their necks as identification. Other Inmate Prostitutes can be punished for failing to follow the instructions of their section representative.
			[[File:Velvet Sauna (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes at work in Velvet Sauna'']]

			=== Work Requirements ===
			Inmate Prostitutes are required to work 14 hours a day, 365 days a year at Velvet Sauna. Taipa Women's Dormitory seeks to provide a living environment that enables Inmate Prostitutes to focus on their work without distractions, so that they can maximize their earnings and pay off their debts.

			* In the case of illness or injury, Inmate Prostitutes must be certified unfit for work by a Medical Officer. Medical certificates must be renewed every two days.
			* Inmate Prostitutes who are unable to work because they are serving out disciplinary sentences (e.g. corrective training or confinement in an isolation cell) must return to work the first day after their sentence is completed.
			* If any Inmate Prostitute is absent from work for any reason, an absence fee of HK$2,500 per day will be added to her outstanding balance to compensate Velvet Sauna for loss of income for up to 5 days. The absence fee is increased to HK$5,000 per day from the 6th day onwards.

			Inmate Prostitutes are required to report for work immediately after Second Inspection. The Attendants' holding room is accessible from the Dormitory by a direct service elevator. Once on the premises, Inmate Prostitutes are in the custody of the clubhouse staff.

			Clothing is not permitted when reporting to work; Inmate Prostitutes will be issued the necessary attire and footwear by clubhouse staff if required.

	== Regimentation and Discipline ==		== Regimentation and Discipline ==

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	Taipa Women's Dormitory contains a number of recreation facilities which may be accessed by Inmate Prostitutes, subject to regulations. Due to space constraints, the Dormitory does not have an outdoor exercise yard. However, it has a gym, a library/reading room, a multimedia room, two common rooms, and a communal shower area.		Taipa Women's Dormitory contains a number of recreation facilities which may be accessed by Inmate Prostitutes, subject to regulations. Due to space constraints, the Dormitory does not have an outdoor exercise yard. However, it has a gym, a library/reading room, a multimedia room, two common rooms, and a communal shower area.

	==== Exercise ====		==== Gym / Exercise Studio ====
	Inmate Prostitutes are encouraged to exercise frequently. There are also optional daily work out classes conducted in the gym from 8.30 am to 9.30 am. ~~According~~ to ~~custodial guard Tong Wai~~-~~Kin~~, the ~~Dormitory management constantly stresses the "responsibility" to keep in shape.~~		Inmate Prostitutes are encouraged to exercise frequently. According to custodial guard Tong Wai-Kin, the Dormitory management constantly stresses the "responsibility" to keep in shape: <blockquote>'''''<big>"The girls know they need to remain attractive and desirable to customers, it is their livelihood. Age can be unforgiving."</big>'''''</blockquote>There are also optional daily work out classes conducted in the gym from 8.30 am to 9.30 am from Monday to Saturday. Classes offered range from pilates to high-intensity interval training.
			[[File:(Taipa WD) Multimedia Room.jpg\|thumb\|''Inmate Prostitutes (L-R) Aurora Ellegaard, Sabrina Kamimura, Sara Ventola and Leonie Koeppen watching television in the multimedia room'']]

	~~He shares:<blockquote>~~'~~''''<big>~~"~~The girls know they need~~ to ~~remain attractive~~ and ~~desirable to customers~~, ~~it is their livelihood~~. ~~Age~~ can be ~~unforgiving~~.~~"</big>'''''</blockquote>~~		==== Multimedia Room ====
			Taipa Women's Dormitory is one of the very few Dormitories in the Altar system which permits Inmate Prostitutes to watch television. However, the content screened in the multimedia room is censored to ensure "appropriateness". Movies or shows with references to sensitive topics such as human trafficking, feminism, women's rights, sexual assault, or modern-day slavery are prohibited. Most of the approved content comprises of cartoons, anime, news shows, and documentaries.

			==== Library / Reading Room ====
			Similarly, the staff makes sure that books in the library do not touch on any inappropriate or sensitive topics. There are collections of books on science, travel, nutrition, nature/wildlife and Chinese history. There are also instructional books about sex and a collection of pornographic magazines.

			==== Common Rooms ====
			The Dormitory has two spacious common rooms with a floor area of approximately 450 sq ft each. These rooms are empty except for rubber yoga mats on the floor, and can be used for a variety of purposes. Inmate Prostitutes are allowed to gather in the common rooms for social time.

	== Management of Inmate Prostitutes ==		== Management of Inmate Prostitutes ==