The Damage of Solitary Confinement
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Authors
Bird, Dajara
Issue Date
2025-04-04
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Solitary Confinement , Inmate Mental Health , Correctional Practices
Alternative Title
Abstract
Solitary confinement is the act of locking an inmate in an isolated area, such as a cell, for long periods of time and there is little to no human contact (Rousseau, n.d). Rousseau continues to explain how usually inmates are placed into solitary confinement because of behavior, to protect inmates and staff, and more. However, the issue with solitary confinement is that it is being weaponized against inmates and making matters worse rather than it being utilized correctly (NYCLU, 2023). Inmates may be in solitary confinement for extensive periods of time. The only time they are let out is to shower and recreation time. In some cases inmates do not even shower everyday, water is cut off before inmate is finished showering, etc (Deng, 2024). According to an article published by Vera, solitary confinement also deteriorates and negatively effects inmates mental health and instead of rehabilitating them; it makes them worse (James & Vancouver, 2021). This poster will cover the data to support the issues I claim, what a solution(s) may be and how to work through and attain that solution(s).
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UB Rise 2025
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