Prison Personnel Views of the Effects of Solitary Confinement on the Mental Health of Incarcerated Persons

The use of extended solitary confinement (ESC) has received domestic and international condemnation for its potential effects on the mental health of incarcerated persons. Despite the criticism, prison systems continue to rely on the practice. To advance understanding of why the housing is used and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Criminal justice and behavior 2025-01, Vol.52 (1), p.3-22
Hauptverfasser:	Aranda-Hughes, Vivian, Mears, Daniel P.
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