From The Seattle Times:
People incarcerated at Washington state correctional facilities will no longer be subjected to disciplinary segregation — being put in solitary confinement as a punishment — after state officials determined it is not effective.
The state Department of Corrections made the announcement on Thursday, although the new practice has been in effect for the past two weeks, according to a news release.
“This is indeed a historic moment in the department,” said DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange. “This is definitely a key step in becoming a human-centered organization by advancing proven correctional practices and methods that support individuals in change.
“The science is clear on this, and the science says stop doing it,” Strange said, adding that the practice has not been effective at deterring negative behavior. Continue reading >>>
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