"We just needed to open the door": a case study of the quest to end solitary confinement in North Dakota

• Main Authors: David H. Cloud (Author), Dallas Augustine (Author), Cyrus Ahalt (Author), Craig Haney (Author), Lisa Peterson (Author), Colby Braun (Author), Brie Williams (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Solitary confinement is a widespread practice in US correctional facilities. Long-standing concerns about the physical and mental health effects of solitary confinement have led to litigation, legislation, and community activism resulting in many prison systems introducing policies or imple...