Shalev, Sharon


Dr Sharon Shalev  

Department

Position held

Mannheim Centre for the Study of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Fellow

Experience keywords:

supermax; American prison system; solitary confinement; prisons; human rights

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The use of solitary confinement in contemporary prison systems, particularly supermax prisons, the human rights position regarding its use, and its health effects.

Countries and regions to which research relates:

Europe; USA; UK

Languages:

Hebrew [Spoken: Fluent, Written: Fluent]

Media experience:

Radio

Contact Points

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+44 (0)20 7955 6263

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+44 (0)79 6774 3535

Publications

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2009

Shalev, Sharon (2009) Supermax: controlling risk through solitary confinement. Willan Publishing, Cullompton, Devon, UK. ISBN 9781843924081

2008

Shalev, Sharon (2008) A sourcebook on solitary confinement. Mannheim Centre for Criminology, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK

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Personal website

A Sourcebook on Solitary Confinement - a comprehensive single point of reference on solitary confinement, its documented health effects, and professional, ethical and human rights guidelines and codes of practice relating to its use.

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Awards

Nuffield Foundation Access to Justice Award

 

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