Joe Exotic was sent to solitary confinement on December 26th, 2024 after writing a letter to President Trump. (Read Letter Here)
Solitary confinement is not a solution—it is a problem and is WRONG. For the sake of human dignity and justice, it must be abolished.
Why Solitary Confinement Is Torture
- Severe psychological distress from prolonged isolation.
- Increased risk of depression, often leading to suicidal thoughts.
- Social isolation deprives inmates of meaningful human interaction.
- Heightened anxiety from constant solitude and lack of stimulation.
- Exacerbation of pre-existing mental health issues.
- Sleep disturbances due to irregular light exposure and stress.
- Cognitive impairments, such as memory loss and difficulty concentrating.
- Sensory deprivation, with little to no visual or auditory stimuli.
- Feelings of hopelessness from indefinite isolation.
- Physical health decline, including muscle atrophy from lack of exercise.
- Increased aggression from suppressed frustration.
- Breakdown of social skills, making reintegration difficult.
- Loss of sense of time due to monotony and lack of natural light.
- Psychosis and hallucinations induced by extreme isolation.
- Inability to trust others after prolonged solitude.
- Heightened paranoia, making inmates feel constantly threatened.
- Stigma attached to being in solitary, worsening self-esteem.
- Loss of personal identity, as inmates are treated as numbers, not individuals.
- Violation of human rights, particularly under international law.
- Disconnection from family, causing strain on relationships.
