What is a chomo?

"Chomo" is a derogatory slang term used in prisons to refer to child molesters or pedophiles. It is an abbreviation of the term "child molester." In prison culture, chomos are considered the lowest of the low and are often targeted by other inmates for violence and harassment. Many prisoners view crimes against children as particularly heinous and have a code of conduct that punishes those who have committed such offenses. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone who has committed a sexual offense against a minor, whether they are in prison or not.