Should we continue to use solitary confinement

  1. TAKE A STANCE: Should we continue to use solitary confinement? Argue why it is necessary or why it should be banned.
  2. What are the purposes/justifications for using solitary confinement?
  3. Is there a way in which we could structure solitary confinement where it is less detrimental to one’s mental health? If not, why not? If so, how would this be accomplished? Consider conditions, materials, etc. the incarcerated individual would be exposed to/provided to them.
  4. Aside from what you discussed to address Question #3, are there other ways to change the conditions/circumstances of solitary confinement? How would this be accomplished? (Note: this does not have to focus on the mental health of individuals being held in solitary confinement).