The Government Accountability Office criticized the Bureau of Prisons for inconsistent solitary confinement practices and failure to address long-term mental health effects.
A recent GAO report blasts the BOP for inconsistent use and poor oversight of solitary confinement practices, renewing concerns about the mental health impact on inmates.
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106122
https://fedkite.com/newsletter/solitary-confinement-review/
Federal Prison Oversight Act Passed by Senate
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