Restrictive housing substantially limits inmate movement and privileges. Proponents argue it creates safer prison systems, while opponents claim it does not and harms inmates. However, few studies have systematically examined restrictive housing through the perspective of those who work in prison systems or scrutinized the diverse dimensions relevant to its appraisal. This study addresses this gap by drawing on qualitative data to examine how such individuals view the housing, its operational challenges, effectiveness, possible improvements, and potential alternatives. We present findings along each of these dimensions and then discuss their implications for research and policy.

限制性住房大大限制了囚犯的行动和特权。支持者认为它创造了更安全的监狱系统，而反对者则声称它没有并伤害了囚犯。然而，很少有研究从监狱系统工作人员的角度系统地研究限制性住房，或仔细审查与其评估相关的不同维度。本研究通过利用定性数据来检查这些人如何看待住房、其运营挑战、有效性、可能的改进和潜在的替代方案来解决这一差距。我们展示了每个维度的研究结果，然后讨论了它们对研究和政策的影响。