During my research so far I have discovered several articles/research done by governmental agencies, Psychiatry, law schools and constitutional nonprofit organizations that all agree for various reasons that solitary confinement for children/teenagers is overused in New York and around the Country.
1) The Journal of American Academy of psychiatry and law has proven through scientific research that adolescents are "At tremendous risk of sustaining psychological damages as a result of solitary confinement and are not capable of withstanding the rigors of such practices."(Journal) I chose this source because it is a well known organization and a solid resource of accurate information.
2) American Civil Liberties Union believes that "The federal government agencies and experts agree that the use of isolation on children/teens can be harmful as well as counterproductive." (Civil)
I believe this to be a reliable source of information, since the American Civil Liberties Union is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to defend and preserve the individual rights of every person.
3) The American Constitution for law and policy, Harvard Law school chapter is one of the Nations leading progressive legal organizations where students get involved in helping bring justice to those in need. Their fundamental principle is to ensure the civil rights and human dignity that all people deserve. Their organization is involved with scientific research about the effect isolation has on a child's developing brain. "The frontal lobe is continually developing during the teenage years and is the slowest part of the brain to mature, forcing a child into solitary confinement inhibits its proper growth."(Constitution) Long term effects on the brain include serious problems with impulse control, social and sexual behaviors, problem solving and proper judgement. I chose this source because of the scientific data that is referred to and posted on their site.
Works cited
"Alone and Afraid: Children held in solitary confinement and isolation in juvenile detention and correctional facilities" American civil liberties union; 6/17; web; 10/24/17
Clark, Andrew "Juvenile solitary confinement as a form of child abuse" The Journal of American Academy of psychiatry and the law ; 9/17; web; 10/24/17
Hotelling, David "Children in solitary confinement: A cruel and archaic practice" American Constitution society for law and policy, Harvard law school chapter. 1/29/15, web, 10/24/17
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