Window dressing: possibilities and limitations of incremental changes in solitary confinement

Abstract Background In light of mounting evidence of the physical and psychological harms associated with solitary confinement, many correctional systems, state legislators, courts, and even international human rights bodies are increasingly recommending and implementing reforms to mitigate the harm...

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Main Authors: Dallas Augustine, Melissa Barragan, Kelsie Chesnut, Natalie A. Pifer, Keramet Reiter, Justin D. Strong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Health & Justice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-021-00145-7