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Solitary Confinement
Chelsea Manning Faces Indefinite Solitary Confinement and Extra Prison Time After Suicide Attempt
Imprisoned Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning faces new charges after she tried to commit suicide last month.
Abolish Long-Term Solitary Confinement: It’s a Threat to the Public
Solitary confinement dehumanizes everyone involved and is, ultimately, a threat to society at large.
The Torture Mindset of the United States
US domestic torture practices have been globalized and franchised since September 11, 2001.
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“People Are Being Tortured in These Units”: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement
Among the most vocal opponents of solitary confinement are those who have spent years in isolation behind bars.
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Solitary Confinement Is Used to Break People — I Know Because I Endured It
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement. This legislation is vital.
Slowly Abolishing Solitary Confinement for Children
Children are still being held in isolation in detention and correctional facilities across the US.
The State of Justice for Juveniles in the US
Litigation is leading to juvenile justice reform, but harsh sentencing and racial disparities still plague the system.
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In California Death Row’s “Adjustment Center,” Condemned Men Wait in Solitary Confinement
Lopez v Brown offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the people who live in the Adjustment Center.
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“Dallas 6” Prisoners Face Trial for Protesting Abuse in Solitary Confinement
Six men risked their lives to protest brutal prison conditions. One of them is my son.
Why We Must Listen to Survivors of Solitary Confinement
Editors Jean Casella and Sarah Shourd discuss how the movement to end solitary is growing — inside and outside prisons.