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Solitary By the Numbers
A closer look at who is being held in solitary, where and why.
April 18, 2017
Reducing Solitary Confinement, One Cell At A Time
More than 30 states have moved to reduce their use of solitary confinement as prison hunger strikes, lawsuits and activism have brought new scrutiny to the mental health effects of isolation, and the risks that freed prisoners might pose following long-term exposure to solitary.
April 18, 2017
Does Solitary Confinement Make Inmates More Likely To Reoffend?
Supporters of solitary confinement have speculated that the harsh conditions of isolation may deter inmates from committing more crimes in the future. Data from correctional facilities in a handful of states reveal a different story.
April 18, 2017
After Solitary
Explore "After Solitary," a new virtual reality tour of life inside of a solitary confinement cell.
April 18, 2017
WATCH: How the U.S. Became the World Leader in Solitary Confinement
Solitary wasn't initially intended as a punishment. Go inside the 200-year history of solitary confinement in the U.S. in this excerpt from "Last Days of Solitary."
April 17, 2017
What Obama’s Solitary Reforms Mean for Inmates
The ban on solitary confinement for juveniles won’t extend to the bulk of young people currently in isolation.
January 26, 2016
California Agrees to Overhaul Solitary Confinement in Prisons
California has agreed to place limits on how long prisoners can spend in solitary confinement, and review the cases of thousands who are currently in isolation.
September 1, 2015
New York City Ends Solitary for Inmates Under 21
Roughly 100 inmates under the age of 21 will be removed from solitary following a decision to end the practice at the city's primary detention facility.
January 14, 2015
New York City Ends Solitary Confinement for Minors
Mayor Bill De Blasio's decision to end solitary confinement for 16- and 17-year-olds comes amid a wider debate about the effectiveness of solitary confinement.
December 19, 2014
How Much Time U.S. Prisoners Spend in Solitary
The U.N. says anything longer than 15 days is abusive. Most stays start at 30 days, but one Louisiana man has spent 42 years so far.
April 22, 2014
What Does Solitary Confinement Do To Your Mind?
Supporters say the practice helps keep prisons safe, and that may be true. What’s undeniable, however, is that solitary confinement can also take a heavy mental toll.
April 22, 2014
Podcast: How to Fix America’s Solitary Problem
Three corrections experts on what needs to be done, and why it’s so hard to change.
April 22, 2014