RT Article
T1 Administrative Segregation: A Review of State and Federal Policies
JF Criminal justice policy review
VO 32
IS 7
SP 718
OP 739
A1 Labrecque, Ryan M.
A1 Campbell, Christopher M.
A1 LaBranche, Kayla J.
A1 Reddy, Leah
A1 Zavita, Karma Rose
A1 Morgan, Robert D.
A2 Campbell, Christopher M.
A2 LaBranche, Kayla J.
A2 Reddy, Leah
A2 Zavita, Karma Rose
A2 Morgan, Robert D.
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1760353752
AB The use of administrative segregation in prison is a controversial correctional policy. Proponents argue this type of housing is necessary for maintaining institutional safety and order, whereas critics contend it is damaging to inmate mental health. Despite the increase in academic attention over the last decade, there is much that remains unknown about the uses and effects of this practice. This study addresses this gap in knowledge by content-analyzing the administrative segregation policies of 48 state and federal prison systems. The results provide evidence of consistency and discrepancy across key elements of these policies, including placement criteria and review procedures. Findings further highlight how basic information regarding mental health provisions and conditions of confinement are missing from a substantial number of policies. This investigation emphasizes a need for more governmental accountability and transparency in the use of this correctional policy and identifies several areas for future research.
K1 Prison
K1 Restrictive housing
K1 Solitary Confinement
K1 Administrative segregation
DO 10.1177/0887403421998440