Solitary Confinement Analysis

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On behalf of the nearly 9,000 physician members of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), I write in support of S. 1965, the “Maintaining dignity and Eliminating unnecessary Restrictive Confinement of Youths Act of 2015.” This legislation would place restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in Federal custody. AACAP is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescences, and families affected by emotional, behavioral, developmental and mental disorders. Solitary confinement is the placement of an incarcerated individual in a locked room or cell with minimal or no contact. The potential psychiatric consequences
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