Unfortunately, yes I have spent time in a solitary confinement cell in the SHU. Only a handful of people are aware of my personal experience and that I filed a lawsuit and was fortunate to find the right attorney to represent me. read more
In England solitary confinement is refered to as segregation or The block, which houses prisoners who are considered dangerous, violent or/and those 'cons' which segregation was awarded as part of punishment by a governor. read more
Amy: Solitary confinement is not good for people, and it is not good for public safety. But when you’re in solitary, you don’t have access to education, jobs, programming, or any of the services that might help someone build better skills to return to the community and lead a productive, law-abiding life. read more