23 Hours

ACLU of Nevada

23 Hours is a project created by the ACLU of Nevada to create a living archive of the voices of those impacted by solitary confinement with the intention of capturing and sharing the fullest version of the collective story. If a single story has the power to change our hearts and minds, our collective stories have the potential to create lasting change.In this podcast, we take you into The Hole to speak with survivors who have been or are currently in solitary confinement to discuss their experiences, living conditions, mental and physical health, available resources and programs, and more.In later episodes, we are joined by advocates and experts who speak to the harmful impacts of this cruel and degrading practice and the need to end it through legislative action and policy changes.

Episodes

Episode 3: The Things I've Gone Through

In this episode we speak with Tomarey who is currently incarcerated at High Desert State Prison as he discussed the school-to-prison pipeline, his relationships with family members, and his thoughts on the prison system.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

18 min

Episode 2: Keeping Things in Perspective

In this episode, we speak with Josh who is currently incarcerated at High Desert State Prison, and Jason who is currently incarcerated at Northern Nevada Correctional Center. They tell us about their physical and mental conditions, experiences with the guards and other inmates, and what they hope for the future.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

19 min

Episode 4: Reform and Innovation

In this episode, ACLU of Nevada Policy Manager Lilith Baran discusses the ACLU of Nevada's involvement in solitary confinement, Nevada policies and legislation, and the issue of practicing solitary confinement overall.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

21 min

Episode 5: Make Us Get This Done

In this episode we speak with Senator Pat Spearman about past and current legislation that regulates the use of solitary confinement in Nevada and ensures that prisoners are given adequate resources and programs.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

33 min

Episode 6: Options

In our final episode of 23 Hours, we speak with Nevada Department Corrections Director James Dzurenda regarding policies and procedures, possible legislative changes, and even discuss the Nelson Mandela Rules.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

16 min

Episode 1: What Solitary Confinement Did to You

In this episode, we speak with Kevin and Kentrell, who are currently incarcerated at Ely State Prison, as they tell us about what the conditions of solitary confinement are like, their struggle with mental health, and what a typical day looks like for them.Visit 23HoursNV.org to read stories just like these from survivors of solitary confinement all across Nevada and learn more about the ACLU of Nevada's work pertaining to solitary confinement.

Mar 27, 2023

17 min