Solitary confinement: The latest numbers
Date
2023-07-12
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ALM
Abstract
Finally, policies and practices of solitary confinement demand further study. Well-designed research that examines the relationship between forms of solitary confinement and outcomes for those subject to any such periods of separation will help to ensure that the constitutional and civil rights of persons who are incarcerated are honored.
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Keywords
solitary confinement, maximum security prison, corrections warden, correctional officers, safety in prisons, prison statistics, solitary confinement (constitutionality), solitary confinement (effectiveness), increased risks (inmates), increased risks (employees), restrictive housing, Calculating Torture Report, Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement, Unlock the Box Campaign, Solitary Watch, due process protections, involuntary lock-in, vulnerable inmates, oversight and accountability
Citation
Morrissey, M. B. Q., Pollack, D., & Morrissey, K. (2023, July 12). Solitary confinement: The latest numbers. New York Law Journal. https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2023/07/12/solitary-confinement-the-latest-numbers/