Episodes
March 25, 2026
The Reality of Solitary Confinement: What the Research Actually Shows
In this special solo episode of Reality Behind Bars, Ashley steps away from the usual recap format to take a deeper, research-driven look at one of the most misunderstood aspects of incarceration: solitary confinement.Prompted by Robert’s time in segregation on 60 Days In, this episode examines how reality TV portrayals often miss the mark—and what decades of psychological, neurological, and criminal justice research actually reveal.Ashley breaks down:What solitary confinement really is (a...