Here is what I have – I just need it to be revised into APA format and 3-4 pages. For the heading page just make it a template for me and I will fill it in before I turn it in. I need it by today at 11pm. I added the guidelines in a PDF attached.
Title: The Psychological Impact of Solitary Confinement: Legal and Policy Implications
1. Introduction:
Solitary confinement remains a controversial practice within correctional systems due to its significant psychological impact on inmates. This paper aims to explore the psychological effects of solitary confinement, as well as its legal and policy implications. The research question guiding this paper is: What are the psychological effects of solitary confinement, and how do these impact correctional law and policy?
2. Research Questions:
What are the psychological effects of solitary confinement?
How do these psychological effects impact correctional law and policy?
3. Literature Review:
Article 1: “Window dressing: possibilities and limitations of incremental changes in solitary confinement.”
Authors: Augustine, D., Barragan, M., Chesnut, K., Pifer, N. A., Reiter, K., & Strong, J. D.
Summary: The article examines reforms in Washington state prisons aimed at mitigating harm in solitary confinement. Despite efforts such as nature imagery rooms and wellness checks, the reforms faced challenges due to institutional logics and cultural norms, ultimately highlighting the limitations of incremental changes.
Article 2: “Construing the Legality of Solitary Confinement: Analysis of United States Federal Court Jurisprudence.”
Authors: Nolasco, C. A., & Vaughn, M. S.
Summary: This article analyzes the constitutional parameters of solitary confinement, focusing on the “atypical and significant hardship” standard. It reveals discrepancies among U.S. Circuit Courts in defining these hardships and emphasizes the limited consideration of psychological harm in court determinations.
Article 3: “Associations between Solitary Confinement and Psychosis Symptoms in the Postrelease Community Setting.”
Authors: Moore, J. R., Eikenberry, J., Fedina, L., & DeVylder, J.
Summary: The study explores the association between solitary confinement and psychosis symptoms post-release. Findings indicate a significant link between solitary confinement and higher levels of psychosis symptoms, highlighting the need for mental health interventions in the post-release community.
4. Conclusion:
Solitary confinement has profound psychological effects on incarcerated individuals, as evidenced by the reviewed articles. Reforms face challenges due to institutional logics, legal ambiguities, and the psychological toll of solitary confinement. The association between solitary confinement and psychosis symptoms underscores the importance of mental health interventions in and out of correctional facilities.
