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Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman

• In an article in The Conversation, a clinical psychologist who has conducted neuroscience research in a Connecticut state prison points out that solitary confinement “can lead to hallucinations, fantasies and paranoia; it can increase anxiety, depression and apathy as well as difficulties in thinking concentrating, remembering, paying attention and controlling impulses,” which not only lessen […]

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [11/5/17]

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by Valerie Kiebala

November 5, 2017

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [08/06/2017]

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by Aviva Stahl

August 6, 2017

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Seven Days in Solitary [3/19/2017]

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by Aviva Stahl

March 19, 2017

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