Infographic: Prisoners in Isolation: California’s Prison Isolation Units

Prisoners in Isolation: California’s Prison Isolation Units: The following infographic provides details on Security Housing Units (SHUs), or solitary confinement units, in the state of California.

Prisoners in Isolation: California's Prison Isolation Units: Infographic on Security Housing Units (SHU), or solitary confinement units, in California State.
Credits: Amnesty International

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*Page compiled by Lisa Dawson

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