Lawsuit shines light on impact of solitary confinement on youth mental health

A lawsuit against four Wisconsin state officials for using solitary confinement has pushed experts to address the impact such correctional treatment can have on young people’s mental health. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the Juvenile Law Center filed a federal class-action lawsuit against four Wisconsin officials, including state Secretary of Corrections Jon … Continue reading Lawsuit shines light on impact of solitary confinement on youth mental health