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Prolonged Solitary Confinement and the Constitution
The "increasing practice of prolonged or permanent solitary confinement [i.e., supermax prisons] constitutes cruel and ...
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Added: July 28, 2009
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A Sourcebook on Solitary Confinement
"This Sourcebook provides a single reference point for those concerned with the practice of solitary confinement, ...
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Added: March 24, 2009
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Buried Alive: Solitary Confinement in Arizona's Prisons and Jails
Findings and recommendations are provided from a study of supermax units in three different Arizona correctional systems. ...
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Added: May 21, 2008
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Life in Solitary Confinement
This website provides access to an examination of solitary confinement use in U.S. prisons. Entry points are: Overview -- ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supermax Prisons
The utilization of super-maximum-security prisons in the U.S. is examined. Sections contained in this report include: ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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Special Review: Improper Housing of Maximum Custody Inmates at California State Prison Reception Centers
The accidental placement of maximum custody inmates into general population housing is investigated. Sections following an ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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The Prison Inside the Prison: Control Units, Supermax Prisons, and Devices of Torture
"This issue brief charts the rise of control units, explaining why AFSC [American Friends Service Committee] believes they ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supermax Prisons
In addition to investigating the goals and impacts of supermax prisons, this report provides information about and a tool ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons Public Hearing 2: The Systemic and
Institutional Drivers of Abuse and Lack of Safety
Testimony from invited witnesses is offered regarding: "the rate of incarceration; overcrowded systems and facilities; ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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Contemporary Issues in Prison Management: Additional Readings
Seven articles comprise this document: "The Transformation of Corrections: 50 Years of Silent Revolutions" by Simon Dinitz; ...
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Added: October 31, 2006
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