Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Eliminating The Abuse Of Solitary Confinement

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“To think individuals are incarcerated and isolated for months, if not years, at a time is unthinkable. Why is it [that] we have strong reactions against physical cruelty, [but] we don't have strong reaction against mental cruelty? [Director] Goodwin, is there any recommendation you would like to point out of the 87 made to the Bureau of Prisons you think would make a difference?

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Did you ask for any counseling—medical counseling?

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I cannot understand how states are showing such leadership in this area and we are failing so badly. I’m going to call on [BOP] Director Peters to explain why she has not implemented the GAO recommendations and hold her accountable for that.”

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