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Copper Lake

A solitary cell at the Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center, Biloxi, MS. Photo by Richard Ross.

Recent Rulings in 6 States Signal New Momentum for Ending Solitary for Juveniles

By Eli Hager | August 21, 2017

A nationwide shift toward abolishing solitary confinement for juveniles, which began to take shape in 2016 after former President Barack Obama banned the...

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