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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Terry Kupers. Terry Kupers is a psychiatrist and expert on correctional mental health and the detrimental effects of solitary confinement.He is known for his expertise in the fields of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, forensic psychiatry, and community mental health. He is Professor Emeritus at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California and author of the book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement.
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For a donation to KPFA of $120, you can receive a copy of the book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement Paperback by Blackwell, Zalesne, Harris, KupersLocking someone in a cell the size of a parking space for months or years causes profound psychological harm. For Blackwell, it was a harrowing ordeal that changed his life forever. “Ending Isolation” weaves Blackwell’s vivid account with other stories from solitary confinement, alongside insights from legal and medical experts. Through these narratives and undeniable research, the book makes a powerful case for abolishing this cruel and unusual punishment.
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Terry Kupers. Terry Kupers is a psychiatrist and expert on correctional mental health and the detrimental effects of solitary confinement.He is known for his expertise in the fields of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, forensic psychiatry, and community mental health. He is Professor Emeritus at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California and author of the book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement.
*Fund Drive Special*
For a donation to KPFA of $120, you can receive a copy of the book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement Paperback by Blackwell, Zalesne, Harris, KupersLocking someone in a cell the size of a parking space for months or years causes profound psychological harm. For Blackwell, it was a harrowing ordeal that changed his life forever. “Ending Isolation” weaves Blackwell’s vivid account with other stories from solitary confinement, alongside insights from legal and medical experts. Through these narratives and undeniable research, the book makes a powerful case for abolishing this cruel and unusual punishment.
You can make a pledge today at https://support.kpfa.org/
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Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page
The post Ending Isolation w/ Dr. Terry Kuypers appeared first on KPFA.

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