13 Apr Does The SHU Fit? A Note About Solitary Confinement
Officials recognize the physical and mental detriments of solitary confinement all over the world. But change in the U.S. has been slow.
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08 Jul Despite Limits, Solitary Confinement Remains a Fixture in U.S. Prisons
Recently, some states have decided to limit the use of solitary confinement, but the practice is still widely used throughout the U.S.
15 Jun Solitary Confinement in Michigan Makes High-Profile Headlines
As justice reform continues making headlines, solitary confinement in Michigan is finally getting the high-profile treatment it deserves.
19 Mar Inside New York State’s 2021 Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Lawmakers in New York are quietly working on a number of reforms to the state's criminal justice system. Together, these bills could overhaul the state's approach to policing and incarceration practices.
15 Jan Minimal Progress with Solitary Confinement in 2020
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in Decriminalizing Mental Illness, Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Prisons
While the end of 2019 held promise for solitary confinement reform, 2020 painted a less optimistic picture.
15 Jan HR 4488 is Latest move on Solitary Confinement
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in Decriminalizing Mental Illness, Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Prisons
The Solitary Confinement and Reform Act of 2019 seems doomed to the same fate that Richmond’s previous bills suffered. There is a clear and urgent need to establish national standards around the use of solitary confinement.