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Inmate with mental illness wins suit over isolation
Jan Green, a 52 year old with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, sued Valencia County after months in lockdown at Valencia County Detention Center. The case reflects broader use of solitary confinement in local jails despite rising mental illness and limited treatment. Green’s settlement totaled 1.5 million dollars, and she now receives treatment for PTSD.
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