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People who spent time in solitary confinement say it had lasting effects on their mental, physical health

by Rachel Crumpler September 14, 2023September 13, 2023

By Rachel Crumpler Drew Doll spent 15 consecutive months in solitary confinement.  During the first week, Doll said he “bounced off the walls.” In his cell alone for 22 to 24 hours a day, he could take about four steps lengthwise and two steps side to side before hitting the wall. He had no one […]

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by Taylor Knopf August 1, 2023July 31, 2023
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