Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education: It’s a Cell

Ever wondered how large a solitary confinement cell is in Washington state prisons? Spoiler alert: it’s quite terrible! So terrible, in fact, that UW does not allow researcher’s to inflict the conditions of solitary confinement on animal research subjects. However, the Washington Department of Corrections inflicts such standards on hundreds of people every day.

Join us to see a model of a solitary cell and a demonstration on the effects of solitary confinement on incarcerated people.We will provide snacks, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to connect with our members and learn about the work that we do to uphold out mission statement:

Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education (HOPE) is a group of University of Washington students and community members dedicated to providing education on the prison-industrial complex and civic engagement. As abolitionists, we believe in addressing the root of cycles of harm outside of systems of punitivity and view education as a tool for healing and freedom. We work in solidarity with incarcerated organizers to uplift their demands, mobilize community members, and connect students with incarcerated people.