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New York Prisons Holding Mentally Ill People in Solitary, Lawsuit Says.
- Source :
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New York Times . 5/9/2024, Vol. 173 Issue 60149, pA19-A19. 1/3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses a lawsuit alleging that New York prisons continue to hold mentally ill individuals in solitary confinement despite a law banning such practices, highlighting the experiences of prisoners like Stephanie Peña. It also examines the impact of prolonged isolation on mental health and the legal efforts to address these issues through court injunctions.
- Subjects :
- *PEOPLE with mental illness
*PRISONS
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 173
- Issue :
- 60149
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 177128965