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Some youths at Wisconsin’s juvenile prison complain of isolation. The Department of Corrections sees progress.

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A lawsuit against Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls was settled in 2018 .

It called for restrictions regarding the use of punitive measures, such as pepper spray, restraints and isolation.

But some youths are alleging that they are being isolated for prolonged periods.

Researchers say isolation in prison has serious effects on both physical and mental health.

The Department of Corrections says it has been in regular contact with both the monitor and plaintiff’s counsel.

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