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ISSUE NO. 27
October 2026
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Topics

Solitary Confinement

ISSUE NO. 27
October 2026
Letters
‘I Cannot Express How Extremely Cold I Am’
By Billy

I had no money for the June activity buy-up, and just enough to order thermal underwear (bottom/top) and a beanie for the July activity buy-up. Then I was told it wouldn’t arrive till the end of August! Winter will be over!

2 MIN READ
A bird's eye view of a misty forest. The dark green pine trees spread as far as the eye can see, entangled with mist.
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025
Letters
The Importance of Solitude in Rehabilitation
By Mick

It is not a pleasurable experience. It is very difficult to face all those emotions and reflect over the course of your whole life.

2 MIN READ
BREAKING
July 31, 2026
News and Investigations
Voices From Prison Lockdowns
By Denham Sadler

Australia is in the midst of an epidemic of prison lockdowns. There is often little or no warning that these lockdowns are going to happen, leaving many people in virtual solitary confinement for hours or days.

4 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025
Experiences
Living With Autism in Prison
By Ashleigh Chapman and Dan Vansetten

Prisons de-individualise and dehumanise people. This is often more apparent for people who already do not fit the mold of a “normal person”, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (autism).

4 MIN READ
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