Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides
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Local media reported that he was "found unresponsive," and "prison staff quickly initiated life-saving measures and requested emergency medical services. Despite continued efforts, Mr. Bolder was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased."
Santiago reports that "I've been here since April of 2023, and we've been locked down most of the time. We're locked down because we're short of staff, or when a couple of people get in a fight."
Bolder’s distress primarily arose from the combination of continuous lockdowns and the refusal of staff to transfer him from a problematic cellmate, underscoring the environmental stressors contributing to his mental state.
Santiago describes the conditions: "Imagine being trapped in your bathroom for weeks on end! That's what it's like, since the toilet is right in there with you. But it's worse, because you're trapped in this tiny space with another individual."
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