Solitary confinement multiplies and fully personifies the failures, expense and waste of American prisons. Prison is an expensive way to make bad people worse. Solitary confinement is a very expensive way to make bad people much worse. read more
Disturbingly, solitary confinement beyond 15 days leads directly to severe and irreversible psychological harm. But for some, it can manifest in even less time. What's more, a significant number of individuals will experience serious health problems regardless of specific conditions of time, place, and pre-existing personal factors. read more