Yahoo Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. Dictionary
    sol·i·tar·y con·fine·ment
    /ˈsäləˌterē kənˈfīnmənt/

    noun

    • 1. the isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as a punishment: "she was kept in solitary confinement for three days"

    Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Solitary_confinementSolitary confinement - Wikipedia

    Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which an incarcerated person lives in a single cell with little or no contact with other people.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › solitary-confinementSolitary confinement | Definition, Statistics, Cell, & Facts

    Sep 22, 2024 · Solitary confinement is a form of incarceration that isolates prisoners from other inmates. Learn about its origins, effects, controversies, and recent trends in the United States and other countries.

  4. Videos

    View all

  5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › solitary-confinement-effectsEffects of solitary confinement on mental and physical health

    Nov 16, 2023 · Solitary confinement is the physical isolation of individuals who have minimal interaction with others. It can cause severe psychological and physical distress and harm. Learn about the reasons, types, and criticisms of this practice in prisons and jails.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solitary confinementSolitary confinement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of solitary confinement, the state of being kept alone in a prison cell away from other prisoners. See example sentences, related words, and citation information from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. solitarywatch.org › facts › faqSolitary Confinement in the United States: The Facts

    Learn what solitary confinement is, how many people are held in it, and who gets put in it. Find out the terms, conditions, and effects of isolation in prisons and jails across the country.

  8. solitarywatch.org › Solitary-Confinement-FAQ-2018-finalWHAT IS SOLITARY CONFINEMENT?

    Learn what solitary confinement is, how many people are held in it, and who gets put in it. Find out the effects, costs, and alternatives of this practice of extreme isolation.

  9. www.penalreform.org › key-facts › solitary-confinementSolitary confinement - Penal Reform International

    Solitary confinement is the physical isolation of individuals who are confined to their cells for 22 to 24 hours a day, and allowed only minimal meaningful interaction with others. It can cause serious mental and physical harm, and is often used as punishment, coercion or control in prisons around the world.