Solitary Confinement: Cruel and Unusual
Stuff You Should Know21 Maalis 2017

Solitary Confinement: Cruel and Unusual

In our continuing exploration of crime and punishment, we take a look at the practice of solitary confinement. To be sure, it has its place in prisons, sometimes for protection of the inmates themselves. However, leaving people in solitary for weeks, months and even years is another thing. We explore this cruel and unusual punishment in today's episode.

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