To: The California State House

CA Assembly: End Youth Solitary. Pass SB 61

I call on you to pass SB 61 (Lee). Our kids deserve to be rehabilitated and cared for, not locked in a room by themselves.

Why is this important?

In California right now, youth can be locked in a room for 23 hours a day with little oversight or justification. Solitary confinement is a form or torture and this must end.

SB 61 prohibits the use of solitary as a punishment and allows it ONLY for safety reasons and can keep kids locked up for more than 24 hours ONLY after getting written approval by the directors.

It also requires juvenile facilities to maintain records on when and why kids are put in solitary confinement.