From The Chronical of Philanthropy:
In prisons and jails nationwide, more than 122,000 people are trapped alone in closet-sized cells for days, weeks, or years on end. They have no meaningful social interactions. The cell is often unbearably hot or freezing cold. Meals are meager. And the toilet is always within arm’s reach.
I know this reality all too well. I spent three years in solitary confinement, also known as “the box."
I’ve endured a lot of pain in my life, but nothing compares to the psychological and physical toll of solitary. It ravaged my entire being.
My only contact was a corrections officer who served me cold food through a metal slide in my door, but never looked me in the eye. The room was so quiet, I talked to myself just to hear a voice. Eventually, I contemplated suicide. Continue reading >>>
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