Infographic: Anatomy of a Supermax Prison

Anatomy of a Supermax Prison: The following infographic shows what super-maximum security prison is like, as well as a depiction of a federal supermax cell. The infographic also provide information on the financial cost of solitary confinement.

Infographic: Anatomy of a Supmerax Prison | Solitary Confinement
Click to enlarge image (Credits:Carrington College)

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*Page compiled by Lisa Dawson

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