Christopher Blackwell is an award-winning journalist currently incarcerated in Washington State, serving a 45-year prison sentence for taking a human life. He is the co-founder, with Dr. Chelsea Moore, and current Executive Director of Look2Justice, a grassroots organization that transforms the legal system by empowering impacted people through civic education. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many more. He was awarded the 2024 Incarcerated Journalist of the Year award by Prison Journalism Project through their Stillwater Awards. You can find more about Christopher's writing and policy work at christopher-blackwell.com.
1. Introduction
2. Life in the Hole
3. History of Solitary Confinement
4. Who Gets Sent to Solitary
5. Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Stories of Torture
6. The Harms of Solitary
7. Juveniles in Solitary
8. Race Disparities
9. Mental Illness
10. Environmental Justice Issues
11. Sexual Assault
12. Recidivism
13. The Current State of the Law
14. Evolving Standards of Decency: The Case Against Solitary
15. Reform and Advocacy in the U.S. and Abroad
