Solitary Consumption Of Rehabilitation For Prisoners

Solitary confinement has been in use since 1829, beginning in Europe, with people thinking that isolation helps in the rehabilitation of prisoners. It goes by a number of names, from the “SHU” (solitary housing unit), to the Hole. Today, this practice is still used in most countries, to punish prisoners for breaches of prison rules, or to protect inmates from the violence of others. In solitary, there’s a chance for quiet self-reflection; a respite from the busy, loud prison lifestyle. Arguably, this practice should continue, as it increases safety for prisoners, often acts as the first form of rehabilitation for dangerous criminals, and allows inmates to be punished for infractions in prison, without receiving more time on their sentence.