New Report Finds More than 122,000 People in Solitary Confinement in the US

by Jean Casella ~ Reposted from Solitary Watch May 23, 2023 Solitary Watch and Unlock the Box sent out the following press release on the morning of May 23, 2023. Washington, DC — The watchdog group Solitary Watch and the advocacy coalition Unlock the Box today released a groundbreaking joint report showing that at least 122,840… Continue reading New Report Finds More than 122,000 People in Solitary Confinement in the US

Challenging Solitary Confinement for People with Serious Mental Illness

Treatment Advocacy Center - Research Weekly Publication by Morré Taylor; Photo by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh By Morré Taylor (August 10, 2022) People with serious mental illness have a long history of being highly engaged in the criminal justice system, as at least 40% of individuals with serious mental illness have been in jail or prison during their… Continue reading Challenging Solitary Confinement for People with Serious Mental Illness