The use of restrictive housing—where people are held in a cell for 22-24 hours per day with little or no programming or human interaction—is harmful to incarcerated people and correctional staff, and is counterproductive to the safety and security of prisons and jails, as well as the communities to which most incarcerated people will return. By reducing and reforming the use of restrictive housing, Vera aims to improve human dignity behind bars and promote effective rehabilitation efforts for incarcerated people.
Safe Prisons, Safe Communities
From isolation to dignity and wellness
The use of restrictive housing—where people are held in a cell for 22-24 hours per day with little or no programming or human interaction—is harmful to incarcerated people and correctional staff, and is counterproductive to the safety and security of prisons and jails, as well as the communities to which most incarcerated people will return. By reducing and reforming the use of restrictive housing, Vera aims to improve human dignity behind bars and promote effective rehabilitation efforts for incarcerated people.