On this Solitary Confinement Awareness Day, the Virginia Prisons Accountability Committee urges the public to reflect on the profound impact of solitary confinement. This practice, meant to be a measure of last resort, has profound psychological effects on individuals and is a pressing human rights concern. We advocate for transparency, accountability, and reform in the use of solitary confinement within our correctional facilities. We encourage community members to educate themselves on the realities of solitary confinement, support legislative reforms such as HB 1244, and join us in our efforts to promote humane treatment and rehabilitation over punitive isolation. Together, we can work towards a justice system that embodies the principles of fairness and dignity for all.
The second Sunday in November will represent a speaking out in whatever manner available in accord with ones ability against solitary confinement. If its tweets, posts on the various social media platforms, t-shirts, signs, videos, radio call-ins, and discussions That clearly state to our politicians that abusing and driving prisoners insane in our name, we the people isn't what we vote for.
Please use these hashtags either or both
#VaDayOnSolitaryConfinement
#NovemberVASecondSunday
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1 comment :
Wonderful cause & idea! Would love to see this in all states w inhumane solitary confinement.
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