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"Solitary Confinement" with Jonathan Blake (MSW)
"Solitary Confinement" with Jonathan Blake (MSW)
"Solitary Confinement" with Jonathan Blake (MSW)
Sunday 30th October 2022
Jonathan Blake joins Joe Van Wie to discuss abolishing solitary confinement, its mental health impact, and ongoing advocacy efforts. Listen now on AllBetter.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Chains of Solitary Confinement: Jonathan Blake's Fight for Change
We're not talking about serial killers...we're talking about people who are incarcerated. You can't equivocate this. And meeting the definition in our own country of torture.
Picture yourself locked in a small cell for 23 hours a day, cut off from human contact. This is the grim reality for many incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement. In this compelling episode of AllBetter, host Joe Van Wie sits down with Jonathan Blake, a Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment.
Blake shares his insights into the ongoing battle to abolish solitary confinement in prisons, a practice he argues meets the definition of torture. Blake delves into the mental health impacts of solitary confinement, shedding light on the harrowing experiences of those subjected to it in county and state prisons. He passionately discusses the advocacy efforts, legal battles, and action committees working tirelessly to bring about this crucial change in U.S. human rights.
Beyond the prison walls, Blake emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals in early sobriety and addressing the broader issue of mass incarceration. He reminds us that many of those in solitary confinement are not violent offenders but individuals who deserve humane treatment and a chance at rehabilitation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in criminal justice reform, mental health, and human rights.
Tune in to hear Jonathan Blake's powerful call to action and learn how you can support the movement to end solitary confinement.