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2/8/2016

In this opinion piece written by former President Barack Obama, he argues for the need to rethink the use of solitary confinement in the United States criminal justice system. Obama highlights the negative effects of prolonged isolation on the mental health and well-being of prisoners, emphasizing the need for more humane and effective ways of managing inmate behavior. He calls for reforms that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration rather than punitive measures. Obama shares personal accounts of individuals who have experienced solitary confinement and advocates for a more compassionate approach to incarceration.

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