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SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IS TORTURE

Solitary Confinement is the practice of isolating inmates for 22 out of the 24 hours a day from any human or outdoor contact.  

 

The other two hours? Showering- -alone and in an Outdoor Cage- -alone.  The cells? Smaller than a horse stable.  The overhead fluorescent lights? They never go off. The noise? Only the sounds of fellow inmates succumbing to their own psychosis.  Reality? All sense of time, space, and connection fade away within the first three weeks of living in solitary confinement.  

Numerous studies have documented the harmful effects of long-term solitary confinement, often irreversible and fatal, leading the United Nations to classify the practice as torture.

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88,000 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN ARE BEING TORTURED IN UNITED STATES PRISONS

“I found solitary confinement the most forbidding aspect of prison life. There is no end and no beginning” -Nelson Mandela

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UNLOCK THE BOX IS THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. SUPPORTING ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION EFFORTS FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL LEVELS, THE CAMPAIGN OFFERS RESOURCES, FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ANTI-SOLITARY COALITIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IT’S MAIN GOAL:  END TORTURE NOW. 

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Unlock the Box has a single, solitary mission: to eliminate solitary confinement in the United States within the next 10 years. 

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NEW REPORT

Figures Exceed Previous Counts Because They Include All People in Solitary in Prisons and Jails for 22 or More Hours a Day, and Are Based on the Most Reliable Available Sources

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WASHINGTON

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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ALABAMA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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ALASKA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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ARIZONA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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ARKANSAS

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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CALIFORNIA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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What You Can Do:

COLORADO

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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CONNECTICUT

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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WASHINGTON, DC

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

DELAWARE

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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FLORIDA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

GEORGIA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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HAWAII

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

IOWA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

IDAHO

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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ILLINOIS

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

INDIANA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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KANSAS

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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KENTUCKY

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

LOUISIANA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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MASSACHUSETTS

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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MARYLAND

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

MAINE

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

MICHIGAN

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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MICHIGAN

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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MISSOURI

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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MISSISSIPPI

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

MONTANA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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NORTH DAKOTA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

NORTH DAKOTA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

NEBRASKA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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NEW JERSEY

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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NEW MEXICO

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

NEVADA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

NEW YORK

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

OHIO

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

OKLAHOMA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

OREGON

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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PENNSYLVANIA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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RHODE ISLAND

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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SOUTH DAKOTA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

TENNESEE

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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TEXAS

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

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UTAH

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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VIRGINIA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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VERMONT

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

WEST VIRGINIA

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

WISCONSIN

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

What You Can Do:

WYOMING

Unlock The Box is supporting local efforts to ban solitary confinement for youths in Washington state.  We’ve been successful in King County and have several lawsuits pending to ban isolation for both youth and adults.

Number of Adults in Solitary: 951

Number of Youth in Solitary:

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