We depend upon the community of readers to support our effort to bring the humanitarian crisis of solitary confinement in the United States out of the shadows, and to bring an end to this torturous practice. Solitary Watch’s investigative reporting, research, outreach, and special projects such as Lifelines to Solitary all rely on your generous support through donations at all levels.

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We also wish to acknowledge the formerly incarcerated people who have shared with us their unique knowledge and experience, and the currently incarcerated people who have written to inform us about conditions in solitary, sometimes at considerable risk of retaliation.