• Lockdown! Making 'Solitary' the Norm (Part 1)

  • Feb 20 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
  • Podcast

Lockdown! Making 'Solitary' the Norm (Part 1)

  • Summary

  • You've probably heard of solitary confinement in the "hole," and know the mental toll that comes with it. But did you know that "lockdowns" are confining people to their cells for weeks and months at a time in entire prisons? Hosts Conrad Stewart and Pam Bailey discuss this trend, which accelerated during COVID, and look at the accompanying psychological strain and barriers to rehabilitation. We think you'll find the conversation to be an eye-opener, challenging preconceived notions of what is required to assure "security" and the profound impact on lives behind bars.

    We also offer an intimate look at the policy shifts post-Bernie Madoff's suicide—a shift that insists prisoners should never be alone—which has sparked a chain reaction of violence and unrest among mismatched cellmates. We dissect the ripple effects of frequent lockdowns on prisoners' mental health and the critical role routine plays in maintaining stability within the chaos of the prison system.

    Subscribe and tune in for a narrative that pierces the veil of the federal Bureau of Prisons, exposing the complex interaction of policy, humanity, and confinement.

    Follow this podcast so you'll be informed when new episodes are uploaded (twice a month). Meanwhile, read more stories and learn how you can contribute to reform; visit MoreThanOurCrimes.

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