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Documentary of Red Onion Supermax prison in Colorado, and their use of "segregated housing" , their term for solitary confinement.

The mental affects of long term solitary confinement on mental health. Several studies cited.

Article that goes into the specifics in regards to Pelican Bay, California;s supermax that houses most inmates in solitary confinement from the start.

Solitary confinement is the practice of isolating people in closed cells for 22-24 hours a day, virtually free of human contact, for periods of time ranging from days to decades. This has been proven to cause several mental health issues, such as hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, etc.

The jail conditions are really poor in Maricopa county. Some would argue that the conditions are unconstitutional. Rap by fellow prisoners or staff, beaten by guards, driven insane by long-term solitary confinement, or killed off by medical neglect. I understand that criminals shouldn't live in luxury but the conditions that Joe Arpio has the prisoners is not right.