Sean hasn't always been on the wrong side of the law; he grew up in a two-parent household and was involved with his church and the community garden that his dad loved. When his dad was arrested and sent to prison for growing copious amounts of marijuana, everything changed. When his father was sentenced, his mom left him with his grandma and she hasn't been seen in 2 years. Sean has had many chances to reform his behavior in the juvenile system, and his grandmother has tried to get him counseling and a mentor. Despite his young age of 16, Sean has just been sentenced as an adult in a shooting rampage that killed one and wounded four.
-Sean was placed in solitary confinement when he first arrived at the prison. The problem is that he has now been in solitude for 3 months. What is the historical purpose of these actions

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Sean hasn't always been on the wrong side of the law; he grew up in a two-parent household and was involved with his church and the community garden that his dad loved. When his dad was arrested and sent to prison for growing copious amounts of marijuana, everything changed. When his father was sentenced, his mom left him with his grandma and she hasn't been seen in 2 years. Sean has had many chances to reform his behavior in the juvenile system, and his grandmother has tried to get him counseling and a mentor. Despite his young age of 16, Sean has just been sentenced as an adult in a shooting rampage that killed one and wounded four.  
-Sean was placed in solitary confinement when he first arrived at the prison. The problem is that he has now been in solitude for 3 months. What is the historical purpose of these actions

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The historical purpose of solitary confinement was originally intended as a form of penance, where individuals were isolated to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness.

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