U.S. Laws and Regulations

Constitution of the United States:

 State and Federal Legislation:

Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (2014).  Solitary Confinement: A Survey of Legislative Reform Efforts.  February: Download PDF.

Guidelines and Regulations Issued by Professional Bodies:

American Public Health Association (2013). Solitary Confinement as a Public Health Issue.  November: http://www.apha.org/advocacy/policy/policysearch/default.htm?id=1462

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