According to the United Nations, solitary confinement beyond 15 days can amount to torture and should be banned. But it's still happening right here in California. 
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

According to the United Nations, solitary confinement beyond 15 days can amount to torture and should be banned. But it's still happening right here in California. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

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Practice Of Solitary Confinement Still An Issue In California

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