Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,178

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth helpline, call or text 888-537-1634 or make a report online at HearMeWa.org. For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Anthony Blankenship went into solitary confinement at the Pierce County Jail on suicide watch, despite not feeling suicidal.

That changed by the time he got out, just days later.

While …

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