One reason for the continued use of solitary confinement in prisons is traced to research showing that exposure to short-term solitary confinement serves to provide a safer environment and effectively deter misbehavior.

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Research has consistently shown that solitary confinement can have severe psychological effects, does not effectively deter misbehavior, and often exacerbates mental health issues, rather than creating a safer environment.

One Reason for the Continued Use of Solitary Confinement in Prisons