April 13, 2016 The Impact of Prolonged Solitary Confinement Pitt hosts two-day conference that explores the health ramifications of and alternatives to prolonged isolation during incarceration April 15-16 Contact:  412-624-8252 Cell: 412-715-3644 PITTSBURGH—Prison inmates deprived of normal human interactions for long periods of time are vulnerable to a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and paranoia. For many former prisoners, the ill effects of prolonged isolation continue for years after their release, hindering efforts to assimilate back into society and raising odds of recidivism. To explore the impact of prolonged solitary confinement, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law will host a two-day conference, analyzing the issue and evaluating alternativ
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