23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and the Rise of Long-Term Solitary Confinement
23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and the Rise of Long-Term Solitary Confinement examines the establishment and growth of extreme isolation practices in U.S. prisons. Focusing on Pelican Bay as a pivotal case, the book explores how solitary confinement evolved into a widespread tool of control, shaping modern incarceration.
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23/7 delves into the development of Pelican Bay Prison and its role in establishing long-term solitary confinement as a standard practice in American corrections.
The book traces the historical rise of these isolation techniques, highlighting their implementation and persistence within the prison system.
Through detailed analysis, it addresses the broader implications of solitary confinement on incarceration policies and practices.
The work provides insight into how Pelican Bay became a model for extended isolation across the United States.
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