In the US, nearly 2 million prisoners exist, with over 122,000 subjected to solitary confinement, a practice many regard as torture. Research shows that such confinement can lead to significant psychological damage and increased suicide risks. In an innovative turn, California prison officials have begun using virtual reality as a therapeutic tool for those in solitary confinement, providing immersive experiences to help cope with their harsh environment. The initiative, led by Creative Acts, aims to assist inmates in visualizing freedom and handling their emotional responses to incarceration.
The horrifying mark on an already dystopian carceral system is seen in the stark reality of nearly 2 million prisoners in the US, with over 122,000 in solitary confinement.
Research indicates that even a few hours in solitary can cause severe psychological damage, increasing the risk of suicide and worsening mental illness.
Prison officials in California are introducing virtual reality as a temporary escape from the brutal conditions of solitary confinement, providing an unusual therapeutic alternative.
Creative Acts, a nonprofit organization, uses virtual reality to help incarcerated people visualize their first steps into freedom, aiding their emotional responses through immersive experiences.
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