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New data: Solitary confinement increases risk of premature death after release

Source: Prison Policy Initiative

Resource Type: Website or Webpage Article

Focus Population: People experiencing Suicidal Urges, People with Criminal Justice System Involvement

Topics: Criminal or Juvenile Justice System, Post-discharge, Community Reentry

Any amount of time spent in solitary confinement increases the risk of death after release from prison, including deaths by suicide, homicide, and opioid overdose.