Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Guidance Document on the Nelson Mandela Rules (Warsaw, Poland: OSCE, 2018). This document provides guidance for the implementation of minimum standards for the treatment of people in prison. It incorporates existing international legal and
In recent years, the practice of restrictive housing (otherwise known as solitary confinement or segregation) in U.S. prisons and jails has been the subject of increased scrutiny from researchers, advocates, policymakers, media, and the government agencies responsible for people who
Most correctional scholars and policy makers agree that prison authorities should use restrictive housing less, yet few studies exist to provide guidance on how to do so while also ensuring institutional order. This study advances the idea that proactively providing
Vera’s Safe Alternatives to Segregation Initiative partnered with five local and state corrections agencies to assess their policies and practices, analyze data, and provide recommendations for safely reducing the use of restrictive housing in their systems.
This 2016 document provides design and planning guidance toward the development of correctional infrastructure that meets human rights obligations.
The American Correctional Association released these standards regarding the use of restrictive housing in August 2016.
This Toolkit is intended to guide youth correctional administrators in changing cultures that rely on isolation of juveniles as a behavior management tool. It provides tips for enacting reforms and highlights examples of states that have reduced their use of
The American Bar Association (ABA) issued these standards on the treatment of prisoners, which aim to guide judges, policy-makers, lawyers, and correctional administrators, and to help shape the just operation of the criminal justice system.
This research assesses the "dual loyalty" of healthcare staff in New York City jails, revealing concerns about the extent to which mental health service is involved in assessments that are part of the punishment process, including the use of segregation.
The Virginia Department of Corrections’ Segregation Step Down program utilizes evidence-based practices to provide a safe and secure way for offenders in Administrative Segregation to earn their return to the general population.