Table 2.
Characteristics of solitary confinement (N = 51)
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Time in solitary confinementa | |
| ≤1 week | 10 (20) |
| 1–4 weeks | 13 (26) |
| 1–12 months | 21 (42) |
| >1 year | 6 (12) |
| Type of restricted statusb | |
| Disciplinary action | 37 (73) |
| Protective custody | 6 (12) |
| Administrative segregation (short-term) | 17 (33) |
| Administrative segregation (long-term) | 3 (6) |
| Chronic discipline | 3 (6) |
| Special risk group | 6 (12) |
| Special needs | 2 (4) |
| Directly released from solitary confinement | 4 (8) |
a1 missing
bMay have experienced more than one