Read and review the academic research compiled on the effects of solitary confinement. Feel free to download these reports and studies to use as references in your own research; always make sure to properly credit the author(s) and publisher.
Our movement is as much grassroots as it is national. It’s vital that we connect with advocacy groups, survivors, and policy makers on the local level so that we can enact change from the ground up. Ways to connect and share your voice:
Get to know the ins and outs of the fight to ban solitary confinement through research and learning. Visit the websites of our partners to learn about the various facets of the issue and the challenges we face in passing legislation.
Let’s give them something to talk about! Starting the national conversation about the abuses of solitary confinement is a core part of our mission. It takes the will of the people to enact meaningful change. You can do your part by encouraging civil conversation around the topic.
Passing legislation that brings the United States into compliance with the Mandela Rules is the ultimate goal. The work begins and ends with the law, so advocating for and supporting legislation is crucial. But everyone can help, not just policy makers and attorneys.
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A SOLITARY MISSION
We will end long-term solitary confinement in the United States within the next 10 years.
Working tirelessly with anti-solitary groups across the nation, we provide funding, research, and other resources to effect meaningful policy change around solitary confinement and educate the general public on harmful impacts of using solitary confinement as punishment on individuals, communities, and even our economy.
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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
