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	Podcast:		1A
	Episode:		The Problem With Solitary Confinement In The U.S.
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:35:59
	Publish Date:		2023-06-27 17:42:44
	Description:		More than 122,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to be in solitary confinement, according to a report by Solitary Watch and Unlock the Box. That number is far greater than previous estimates. The United Nations says that prolonged solitary confinement can be psychological torture. We talk with our panel about the use of solitary confinement across the U.S. in federal and state prisons as well as local jails. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find more shows and information online.
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