Why Inmates Act Out In Solitary Confinement | Stephen's Story | FRONTLINE

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[@leejganderson7827]

😀🍀🌟✌️😀🍀🌟✌️ By the way. What was the answers to the questions..... That the doctor gave them...???

[@berly9397]

I have a question: If you cause them to lose their sanity, how will they contribute to society when they leave?

[@berly9397]

***** true. Actually they make a lot of money from these prisons.

[@o.g.benderdonedat1897]

this country isn't concerned about what will happen upon release. This country has both the means & cash flow to properly help people who's mistakes land them in correctional facility's everywhere. In this land it's all about$$$$, Not ending recidivism. The correction centers make to much $$$ to help end people's problems, it's much easier to call people names, animals& such, rather than deal with WE AS HUMANS & SOCIETY has FAILED THE HUMAN RACE overall. It's really sad when we live in the so called greatest country yet we poop on our own,while judging other's crucially...

[@berly9397]

O.G. Ben Der Done Dat some people can't be healed but even they should be treated well but not return to live in society. I agree. It would be a much more difficult question to ask: what is society doing wrong, and how are they creating criminals.

[@o.g.benderdonedat1897]

Berly Agreed some people need to be caged. Countless others can be helped however, it's much more profitable to lock people up. And what society doesn't understand is those doctors in there most are rejects in the working world. Either malpractice or inability to perform lead then to correctionals. So the so called help is only their for the pay check, every now & again someone will care here & there. At the end of the day WE AS A SOCIETY can do so much more. BERLY I APPRECIATE your positive feed back

[@berly9397]

***** that is really sad that they feel like they need to ask a stranger for advice and its also risky because who knows what's on the other side, But this does not create criminals. A couple raising children alone is also probably a new thing, in the past their were villages and communities.

[@banandababa]

How do they expect to put someone in isolation for years LITERALLY leading them to madness and insanity and then expect them to go out into the real world and not cause a crime? Crazy system

[@liquidbullet5]

+Maya How do you expect to keep someone in general population that constantly preys on others and attacks them? I think there should be a nation wide revamp in rehabilitating the inmates in isolation, but they should stay in isolation if they earned their place there. They have put themselves in a prison inside of a prison because of their constant terrible decisions and dangers to others. You earn your place in solitary.

[@truth2972]

Maia they don't expect anything. They just deal with what they have to deal with.

[@gracytoyschultz4416]

liquidbullet5 people need human contact.

[@boosieparson3894]

@@liquidbullet5 sounds about white

[@danayeallen4912]

When u commit the crime. You must do the time. Prison is not a bed of roses.

[@HealthyAndrew]

God bless that psychologist . He's a real hero

[@mistylottmann5787]

HealthyAndrew I completey agree. Coming from someone whose been to jail and prison unfortunately

[@billclinton1018]

HealthyAndrew the system needs more people like him

[@torjackson428]

@young boxing yea been locked up definitely need more people like him sometimes they just need a mf who care

[@kylejacob5529]

+VCres1000 no way in hell

[@traciemartin3785]

Amen. We need more like him-people who ACTUALLY care and don't judge by outer appearances, just as God does. ❤😊

[@rileighchristine_]

This dude acts out so he can talk to this psychologist and get some NORMAL human interaction!

[@rileighchristine_]

HITZONE86 💯🤔

[@rileighchristine_]

The psychologist is the only one who humanizes him

[@DRUGRELIGIONENTTV09]

You hit that nail on the head

[@taylorb972]

I've had similar conversations with inmates as a correctional officer. The entire point of a correctional officer's job is to promote positive change in offender behavior. Offenders have to want to change though. You cant force them to change.

[@calebbrown3818]

RIRI BABY he’s mentally ill

[@prmad0nna]

That guy who was talking to him like an actual human being and not beating him down for being honest about what he was going to do is so kind we need more like him in the world

[@thanksforwatching4867]

i clicked on this video because i thought he had an lsd tablet on his tongue...i was wrong

[@thanksforwatching4867]

yeah i think so, thats what it looks like

[@Akkodha-]

Thanks For Watching same here 😂

[@djsb5760]

fuck me too. I thought he was gonna be tripping balls in there haha. but no.

[@wagwan584]

Tab not tablet.

[@grunjy6857]

I wonder what tab is short for? Tablet. But if you wanted to actually be right its called a blotter. Or you could just not really care what people call it.

[@garaadle2429]

It is amazing how the Doctor managed to connect to the inmates.

[@mikosvlogs2734]

Only for the cameras real prisoners dont get treated like this.

[@andres132400]

You have Never been inside a prison have you even the CO are shown how to talk to inmates. They tend to not get violent when you get them thinking. I have 175 inmates and there is a CO with a 40 person volunteer program. ive learned a lot of there names and regularly speak to them and promote pro-social behavior. The only thing i will say is its hard when you put lots of work into a guy and he ends up back at the prison some just don't want to work or get back into drugs.

[@BAP3221]

Well listen to what Stephen said at the beginning. He said he needed someone to talk to. Clearly is his lonely and the psychologist helped him.

[@stephainesmith9311]

What connection because he's talking to him through plexiglass window a dog will pay attention to that

[@deniawiseone95]

Stephaine Smith l tried not to laugh but lol

[@codywebb8773]

I've been out for almost 4 years. I haven't committed any other crimes. I work full time and am raising my 11 month old son. If it wasnt for some of the corrections officers and psychologists I would have most likely been back to prison. a lot of the effort was on my part,but there is a chance for rehabilitation.

[@truth2972]

Cody Webb yeah its called make good choices. It's interesting that you credit the corrections officers and prison psychologist for the choices you are making on your own. One of the keys to staying out of prison is understanding that it is a choice to go there in the first place.

[@darcandelaria]

Happy for you! wow never heard anyone say if it wasn't for the officers? im shocked! I've been out since 2003 i give all the glory to God because nothing inside those walls changed me -NOTHING- so glad it helped you though because that's how it should be.

[@TylerVossler]

I'm sure you have an amazing story that should be shared! So happy for you and your new life. God bless

[@erindekeyz]

Cody Webb were you kept in solitary confinement during the year before your release? I doubt it

[@csb772]

ErisLee He was they have to keep all the gays there to protect them

[@freshafro7098]

Prison should be for murderers, rapists..or any form of physical harm. Everybody els need therapy. And real rehabilitation.

[@alexojideagu]

armed robbery causes mental scars to the victims, and sometimes physical harm too.

[@ibelieve2779]

Bullshit, they should be tougher in prison it's to easy to do the time

[@rigoo8328]

@@ibelieve2779 you wouldnt even last 90 days in stfu

[@peterstefan6900]

*and robbery

[@eastsidedin4234]

@Sir Thomas Grover armed robbery is 5yrs max if someone gets out and there is no rehabilitation he just gonna go back and harm more ppl cause that's all he/she knows

[@jaygonzalez8575]

🤣😂 he said im finna pick up some cocaine and ima hustle. Lmaoo Well,atleast hes honest!

[@Lonelyahk30]

U crazy LOL

[@KenLuciano300]

Jay Gonzalez don q was trippin before the fame

[@princessannabelle4524]

Its hard to help out a drug addict it can not only ruin their life and reputation but anyone else that was involved or knew him before his life went off track. It is vital that these prisoners get fed as much as i hate some of them there still human beings that need help. Somebody has to do it.

[@kriswa.9449]

Fuck bro that was damn straight smh 😭💔🤣

[@duckclub8605]

He's a druggy. You look like a druggy too loser.

[@yourgirlkate2482]

the psychologist seems like one of the good guys

[@BAP3221]

your girl kate that's their job. Lol. To keep people sane.

[@alismith8930]

Bryan P some don’t keep you sane though. They make you worse than what you are already.

[@lil.bar.]

your girl kate fr

[@christiannajarro1872]

Marry me kate

[@IvanLopez-dn7vs]

@@BAP3221 fr they be forgetting these mfs do it for a check and half them really dont be giving a fuck period...and this just for tv...

[@Techyhelpandiostips]

I can tell that guy wants a father figure

[@slimeballsos]

Needs

[@dbailey45th94]

@@slimeballsos nah he wants one you can tell he changed his whole shit when that psychiatrist actually showed he cared and if he had a Dad he wouldn't be in that mess. That's the cause of most gangbanging criminals lack of trust, love, and parents who actually love them

[@belliotrungy9107]

You confine anybody long enough they will regress. Growing up means greater autonomy and responsibility. Those cells are cribs for adults they will turn into children. The psychologist treats them like high schoolers instead and gives them homework. I'd love it too. People are barely handling quarantine lol.

[@Orange_pumpkin3753]

@David Sturgeon Well, since you posted your opinion I'm posting mine. You know nothing about him besides one 9 minute video. You're assuming way too much.

[@AusDenBergen]

@@slimeballsos took the bait

[@catherinerothe7629]

You treat someone like a animal, they will act like a animal. Why don't these guards ask him if he is OK.

[@jessicamedina407]

Because they dgaf

[@davidth.o.g.2229]

I'm sure some do, but there does have to be a line kept up as its a dangerous place. We're all animals, some of us bite, the problem with a place like that is that they've proven (assuming they're guilty) that they break the rules about biting

[@yogabbagabba9145]

Because those guards are shitty people, who lack compassion.

[@Karmafuzion]

From day one the guards are told that inmates are all pieces of shit and they'd kill them and their families if they had the chance. True. The guards see inmates as lower than rats . at least in the state of Illinois, staff can be written up and even fired if they're being too kind to inmates

[@kennethhager7564]

They act like animals to get on solitary

[@kaileekelly5603]

I love to see the inmates smile it makes me happy that someone is actually connecting with them

[@tobe3940]

I mean I get it that you have a kind heart and probably assume everyone is like yourself but ... um ... maybe try being a bit more realistic? I mean ... some of these men and their sick heads are the reason why many innocent souls are no longer with us and many innocent lives were made to suffer and no longer can smile or connect to others by these men. THOSE kind of inmates for sure don't deserve to ever be smiling again.

[@kerrinedelman2930]

me too

[@_vicoliciousgambino8882]

Most psychologists do it for the money but you can tell this man does it from the bottom of his heart !❣

[@mandero6682]

Sara Allison yea but a few use more hearts then currency

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

He's not working for free

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@joyfulvulture You're thinking of a psychiatrist, which is a high paying profession. Usually higher than a GP

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@joyfulvulture Psychiatrists have BS, MD/DO, and four years residency on top of that plus an additional residency for subspecialties. It can take 12-14 years to become a psychiatrist. I would know. I'm in medical school right now...

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@joyfulvulture GP = general practitioner. Psychologists get a PsyD or PhD although some states accept a Masters in Psy. It is MUCH simpler to become a psychologist, although still difficult. Psychologists do not have prescriptive authority. They do not follow the medical model of mental health and therefore are not medical doctors. Hope you learned something.

[@hectorhere5026]

wow that psychologist and the mentor are real heroes

[@amy.gali13]

The prison doctor is a champ for the way he connected with that prisoner and treated him as equal rather than inferior. Sometimes that small gesture of respect is all it takes to get a damaged soul who thinks theyve "heard it all before" to listen in a diff way. Hes prob the kind of doc who wishes he cld do more for these guys bc he doesnt think hes doing enough to make a difference when in reality, his approach has prob saved a few lives over the years. God bless you, good sir.

[@kaboo2009]

I was locked up before, I did 2 weeks in solitary confinement and totally lost my scruples just after the 4th day. 23 hours locked up in a box is not healthy to any human mind. I could just imagine the torture some inmates go through spending months even years in there. There was a man spent more than a decade in there.

[@jacobburton3529]

Pembrook Sutherland people spend life wdym

[@teagan410]

Lindsey Shock don't be scared be happy show him some love

[@michaelsimonetti2901]

There is a man who spent 33 years in solitary on death row. He lost his mind, had strokes. Now they don't want to execute him because he doesn't even know why he's there. Fucking inhumane.

[@matthewwilliams9288]

Well then you're pretty weak minded..... I spent 2.5 months in solitary confinement and it was 46 hours locked down and out for 2. And I'm just fine.

[@gymbols4344]

Pembrook Sutherland i was in something that call a wet cell for 2 weeks by myself I actually enjoy the time being in a cell by myself it’s just a mental thing

[@journeybeyondthesea]

That psychologist is amazing. God bless him ❤️

[@shumob4901]

You're very pretty

[@InternetAntagonist]

@@shumob4901 No

[@dammlouis954]

‘I like a challenge but I also like to cheat’ 😂💀 this had me rollin

[@travis1190]

WE NEED HIM IN EVERY PRISON.!! he is such a great guy..

[@stephainesmith9311]

Just doing his job so he can be paid he can care less about these people in jail systemic

[@awar-bb5ru]

Stephanie smith, you know not everyone is like that, I'm not saying you're are wrong, I'm just saying that's an assumption and your opinion based off of your life experiences. travis11 may be right and you may be the wrong one, you don't know.

[@lastnamegordon3893]

Stephaine Smith they study a lot and do a lot of analyzing of people. I’d imagine he cares once in a while.

[@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan]

He loves his mom

[@indraforeva3311]

That Psyc is an Awesome human being. The world needs more of him. 💯

[@zenmoneyhoney]

He was just happy to be talking to him that’s love 💯🍃

[@mrsj0hns0n89]

This breaks my heart. My husband did about 5-6 years solitary out of 12.5, i have no idea how he made it through that. Breaks my heart, cant even bare to think about that time of our life. 💔

[@draliene9640]

Glenn Merrie Johnso i hope you both are living a happy life now

[@tobe3940]

Well I'm guessing he made it through by joyfully seeing how other inmates were so envious and jealous of him for him having a girl staying with him. That's like beyond any currency there. Not a lot of women (or people as in including gay men, whatever) stay or even get together with male inmates fam.

[@dalasmommy5246]

I want to give that man a hug. That’s all he needed in my eyes:(

[@drgfitdds]

Yeah, until he stab you in the back

[@nurriddeenahummsaalihah6307]

You both are right, is that possible?

[@DerrickOgendo]

Aaaand, you are dead.

[@this_guy_here3090]

Let him live in your home lol😅😅😅

[@alanmeires]

this young man needs help thats all.

[@JorgeGeorgeD]

He also needs to follow the rules.

[@karma3770]

alexanderthegreat1999 no he needs help not death

[@JwanDeFleur]

@@JorgeGeorgeD wtf it’s his birthday let him cover that thing with tissue

[@JwanDeFleur]

@alexanderthegreat1999 no

[@rellzh5354]

The Dr. Needs to run juvenile prisons.he can truly change young men

[@Trapboyblow]

rellz h lml

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

I love the empathy of the psychiatrist. I really do. We all need to be treated like Human beings. All of us.

[@koynicole4824]

“It’s very healthy to struggle” that’s a word Dr. Bannish 👏🏽

[@YoungNaija]

Koy Nicole yea the video cool but you hella cute

[@babydolljones77]

No, it's a sentence.

[@zachzahn2567]

The way his facial expressions changed when he was actually talking to someone and getting some real advice is so amazing. You can tell he is a good man that was stripped of his humanity for a ROBBERY CHARGE. Don’t get me wrong I think solitary is necessary but only for the people that are legit crazy or harm other inmates. Also this physiologist is such a great dude, every prison should have one of him

[@jackbrittton]

I believe that Stephen is a great person on the inside

[@itsssyahantas4955]

Jack Britton he an amazing person on both side he just choose to try and prove that he can also be tuff to other ik it not him ik it hurts him also

[@mridgafwytowell1210]

Ur comment is very nice. Thanks for the kind words

[@wut462]

He is they showed us him praying at beginning so he is probably a good guy

[@samanthalea8553]

Yungk 808 he’s being out of prison for 3 years now.

[@samanthalea8553]

Yungk 808 I can tell u to stfu again lmao. I just changed my comment. Nd I actually care so fuck you

[@mimi19921]

You're in a cell by yourself, nothing to do, bored ermm who wouldn't ACT UP. Maybe if they had something to occupy their time, things may be better. Find it really crazy, there so quick to diagnose you with mental problems if you don't comply, they need to understand they want attention and this seems the only way to do it, acting crazy! Because acting in this way gets Officers, Officials etc talking to you, if you don't make noise it doesn't seem like you're heard in confinement.

[@phiz4842]

my first crappy video Billy what in the fuck did I just read at 3am

[@lastnamegordon3893]

Meesh A well let’s not forget he got himself into solitary

[@jackmorgan8931]

@@JohnDavis-im1oy Yeah, just a year later, I know, but.... But you really did say "it" all in the fewest words possible: "...if there's anything inside of you. Few people have anything, that's all " Bravo!

[@nomadnickbikehobo9598]

It's supposed to be punishment... Not stimulating... The problem is that they're treated too well, and they have far too many rights in prison... It should be soo bad that they don't ever want to go back... The problem is that they get hot meals, warm showers and clean beds... They should shower in horse piss. Their cells should be refrigerated in winter and heated in summer. Their food should be moldy, and their drinking water should contain a percentage of pool acid. They should get handfuls of ciggerettes every morning and bottles of whiskey every night... I'm sick of seeing inmates get out of the joint and look 20 years younger than anyone their own age... They're treated too well and they're taken care of too well in prison...

[@mimi19921]

@@nomadnickbikehobo9598 wow the way you’re describing, they should be treated like animals, people are still humans and humans make mistake. They have human rights, prison is not a luxury at all, we all know that... mattress are thin, cells dirty and food not good at all!

[@columbusohio72]

Sent from solitary to the street??? Damn prison system jeopardizes all the citizens that the cons run into!!

[@BAP3221]

columbusohio72 read the end. He went back to prison again after for a year. Lol.

[@jkillvril4614]

columbusohio72 I've met people with no records that are more dangerous than some felons I know .

[@keithen8708]

@@jkillvril4614 shut your rat soup eating ass up

[@asho345]

You are absolutely right. A prison system that doesn't involve rehabilitation is a danger to the lives of regular citizens who have done nothing wrong.

[@conora.1192]

Sent straight from solitary to the street, and then wound up back in prison for assaulting someone. This is the Department of "Corrections" at work. Does nothing to correct.

[@alejandrosantos1879]

Big props to this psychologists, this man is actually passionate about his profession.

[@geodude7116]

Probably the first time in their life they had a true father figure.

[@jupiterreynolds3496]

i thought he was going into solitary confinement to do acid lmao

[@kimdracula1995]

Same

[@napben2192]

Sollitary confinement is like burying someone alive in a grave . Can you imagine the inflicted terror to these inmates no matter how dangereous they are , but only smart human contact & dialogue with them can change their paths from evils to normal beings .

[@DaJukes]

Original "the issue isn't these people.. its the society they live in. he is a product of his environment and capitalism benefits from this system of self destruction in many ways." Updated "this opinion was held without actually researching very much. 5 years later I've looked into the topic a lot more and read many studies about behavior genetics and how much our environment actually effects us. I've come to the understanding that we have no free will and we are the products of our genetics + environment. our genes are who we are and make decisions based on environmental stimuli. so when you break it down and you put people in genetic groups you'll find that "these people" are genetically more likely to have violent behavior and have questionable morals compared to other genetic groups. our genes determine literally everything about who we are and what we will likely become. our environment will give our genes decisions to make but in the end its our genes/ancestors behaviors that will determine our potential outcome. it is not by chance that asians and whites have such powerful societies while "these people" barely have anything and can't even maintain the infrastructure others have left them. "

[@truth2972]

Jason Horton we all make our own choices.

[@DaJukes]

in a way that isn't true. science believes we are deterministic, thus environment is the ultimate factor to ones behavior. but we are also capable of rewiring our brains based on new experiences. his environment normalized certain behavior's which lead to prison. so, is it really his fault? yes and no. should he be locked up? yes, he is dangerous. but, people like him can be avoided if society was for the people and not for profit.

[@truth2972]

Jason Horton that was an excellent comment. Beautifully objective and undeniably true. How refreshing. Few people are able to think like that for some reason. Able to see the truth behind our reality.

[@truth2972]

Jason Horton the problem I have with this person and people like him is that it is also the truth that no one cares about his circumstances or reasons so the bottom line is it is up to him/us to make decent choices. And there is a moment before any action (as intelligent sentient beings) when we all have the chance to choose. The nasty part is that young people are ignorant so by the time they figure out they have made bad choices they have already ruined their lives.

[@SPACEMONKEY288]

La Gom you need to look into the venus project, its like you're saying. a system for the people, there is no money, no economics its a resource based economy that is automated and set up to create a better environment for the planet and the people. the designer was a brilliant scientist/ psychologist that believed the environment shapes human behavior and if you put people out to fend for themselves they will seek opportunity at every cost. basically the structure to capitalism. not trying to dog capitalism it may have worked when there wasnt as many people but know there are to many people and the idea of taking advantage of the environment and people for profits and advantage on others is having terrible draw backs on the planet and our people. there is a far better way and i believe sticking to a system like this will end us or put us in a very poor place. look into the venus project its a awesome proposal to most of the worlds problems.

[@locke3862]

Look at his eyes when he talks to the psychologist. Just look at them

[@MonkeyDLuffy-zv8sg]

what about them ?

[@jacobwatts1824]

Everyone’s talking bout how the prisons be and what that shits like but can we just get a praise of appreciation for the kind hearted psychiatrist dude who spends time in his day bettering the lives of the people who are struggling the most

[@alexandria4401]

That psychologist is amazing

[@Omo21000]

Damn how casual he is talking about self harm 😢😢

[@randymossfan9883]

Shut up bro lol

[@liunknownil2072]

Miya J tf is your picture💀😭

[@my2cents925]

lol

[@Made_in_Rome]

I went to jail and was locked in solitary confinement for 3 days...I almost went crazy..I wrapped my hands in towels and was literally boxing the walls to keep my mind busy. It's absolute torture to be locked in there for months or years. I truly believe you come out worst than what you were before.

[@AlvinFlang69420]

Have you committed any crimes since then?

[@alcopoco8025]

Seeing this dude praying his Salah reminded me that it was dhur time so I ran and fell face down postrating to my lord. May Allah reward you for the reminder my brother.

[@cottoncandyred5552]

Though he’s a little socially awkward, from being locked in solitary confinement the physiologist is a sweet heart for still giving him a chance

[@Stoolie33]

At least they will join society and won't harm anyone.

[@Stoolie33]

DRRRRRRR I was being sarcastic

[@rilorobinson7685]

Fuck society

[@rilorobinson7685]

Society doesn’t care about anybody

[@Shaggg504]

Rilo Robinson creep

[@BAP3221]

I'm scared at the fact that it says he is nearing the end of a 5 year sentence...

[@foreverblessed8084]

Thanks for that man that is actually trying to help these men and care for them .

[@reno173]

Watching this makes me think ... Damn if I keep hanging out wit these ppl I hang out wit Imma end up in juvenile hall like the rest of my friends

[@thatfishbreeder]

Big Lip Chris damn man. it's good to hear that you know the people you hang out with aren't good for you. stay out of that shit man. give yourself the path on life to succeed that you know you deserve. get on that grind man

[@truth2972]

Big Lip Chris of course. Everything in life is a choice. Everything. You decide what your life will be. Think for yourself like it sounds like you are doing. Decide what you want for yourself.

[@aevan104]

Your turned around or you gone downhill. It's been 2 years give us an update

[@donnymfdogg]

Big Lip Chris you ok brotha?!?!?

[@shahshah3909]

Big Lip Chris you can be my friend

[@h1man99]

We need more Dr's like this. This guy is an amazing human being. These guys need love and respect and to be treated like human beings in order to rehabilitate.

[@mohodeh5142]

Broken homes and single parents is the main source of all these problems in america ... it's a very underrated problem... shout out to all the single mothers striving to take care of their children

[@tobe3940]

FR. Like a lot of these punk little felons cling on the "I don't have a dad and that's I'm so messed up" lie that totally basically disregards their poor moms and it's total BS and only said for them to run away from responsibility. No one needs a father to know how to be decent responsible human being. If anything the last person to learn those from would be their responsible more than likely addicted fathers. Their mothers tho can easily be used as their examples, striving for their kids, staying by their dysfunctional useless sons, trying hard to keep the family's head above the water even in extremely difficult situations and doing their best for their kids to have better lives than them. They can learn responsibility and being decent and committed from their poor moms. If they didn't have a mom they'd be balling their eyes out crying for real that time.

[@Spright91]

how can expect these guys to keep their humanity in an environment like this. Thats one guy whos keeping these guys from going off the deep end.

[@winky1571]

My nephew went crazy in Solitary confinement he was in solitary confinement for six years straight now he lives in a mad house and it’s a crying shame what they do to these people or for the love of money God doesn’t sleep every dog has their day

[@Homeschoolsw6]

If you have to ask "Why Inmates Act Out "... then you're a robot.

[@loriedney2330]

Everyone needs human, and personal contact. God bless this man. 🙏❤🙏

[@nyafisher10]

God bless this man, look at the difference he made!

[@marioleonvargas7903]

He was doing god's work but what do you mean by "look at all the difference he made!" Stephen still went back after being released!

[@ToneTunez]

Look how happy he is when talking to the phycologist... ): He just needs real human interaction.

[@applesandpears]

I feel like going in solitary must feel like mentally going down a completely blacked out water slide where you can’t see anything but you know you’re going down fast and gonna fly out at the end, and then there’s the fear of drowning.

[@alexp8785]

what

[@paulpenjueli5021]

It is darn sad to find brothers and sisters inside whom needs caring and nurture in what is mssing and that is Love. I have just started in the Prison Ministry with the SDA basically when asked if I can assist 3 brothers and sister whom have found themselves on the otherside. Have visited them, prayed and listerned to their stories, laughed and shared the Answer to all the Problems we all face in Life and that is JESUS CHRIST, even Stephen Kirkley can be helped and I mean completely, for I also was a lost and hopeless case that could have found myself in dangerous situations because being a rebel is what satisfies the darker side in us even when we know the result. You know sometimes, the simplest solutions is just listerning and caring for these 'harderned' ones without even judging them and I genuine Love and Care not for show can break down the 'hardest' of all people down to the easiest people one can face. I cannot do this on my own but In the Great and Loving GOD that I Serve, JESUS CHRIST. I hope my brothers and sisters near to Stephen are readind and watching these footages can get up and take the 'challenge'. Fear nothing and doubt nothing for the LORD need us to touch souls that no-one cares and I mean 'Truely Cares' GOD Bless.

[@almesticared850]

Tell um

[@Kimmie102990]

Paul Penjueli 100% agree!!!!!! So shall it be

[@Mike-jm3fb]

Paul Penjueli Amen brother. LOVE is the only answer.

[@english1midlands]

Paul Penjueli It has nothing to do with Jesus Christ and everything to do with yourself.Its you that's helped them,your gods done nothing.

[@paulpenjueli5021]

Sad bro, it has everything to do GOD, without there can be no peace. Man can do everything on their own and it will prove to be a difficult task coz in GOD is true Wisdom and Perfect Love. One can have the all the degrees in the world but will be meaningless and 'total foolishness' because in the end it's just you, yourself and no-one else. It will all be for 'money' and in that bro, I work for nothing but for the 'Glory of the LORD. GOD Bless.

[@eddiesoto2677]

GOD BLESS this man trying to make a difference in these men's life. Great job Sir.

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I'm a huge introvert I'd love solitary ,but when I'm drunk I drunk dial everyone in my contacts everytime

[@pharoone1065]

People get institutionalized if they spend too much time behind bars. Jails and prisons NEED to be more about recovery and helping each individual to grow and do better in life

[@neomalapane7428]

The shrink is so good he even makes me feel better from the comfort of my bed 😁

[@mineduck3050]

I did time in solitary. It takes more than mental strength, it takes spiritual strength, just to be ok. It's warped, but like this kid shows you, some people are beyond control and the morality to behave.

[@JLYT2024]

"Cause today is my birthday and this is a way to celebrate" Brutal but reality is, dude is bored lmao

[@joannax1610]

Did anyone feel so disappointed in Steven when it said he was back inside?? I heard myself say oh no Steven 😂

[@truman5838]

The more intelligent you're the harder it is to be all alone in solitary.

[@basil8420]

It's the opposite.

[@rowanmelton7643]

@@basil8420 Well it is and it isn't. It's harder in one way because you need more mental stimulation. However it's easier in another since you find yourself with more engaging company (yourself)

[@basil8420]

@@rowanmelton7643 agreed!

[@moaden021]

“I got a couple buried” Hood tactics 😂

[@kevinkarzel4936]

It's funny how his sentence is ending and he's doing these kinds of things! You would believe that this man would be happy to be getting out but little do people know is the scariest part of doing time is being released. It's so easy to live in the prison system and there's no housing for these men when they get out and little employment opportunity available for felons, little family support... this guy is afraid of the responsibilities of being a free felon! It's sad

[@eternalyfeful]

There's a word for what you're saying, it's called INSTITUTIONALIZED.

[@Yomamatitts]

Darius Lovehall not exactly. I’ve did time in jail not prison. You can cope on both sides, well most of us can. But when you spend 23 hours a day in a cell, I’m telling you brother it does something to your mind.

[@HonkeyKong54]

The dude was so happy to be talking to anyone. Solitary is torture.

[@icebergslim1872]

Subtitles for this is like a magical spell being casted out of a wand at a rather long-winded point.

[@youtubecommentator9650]

Nice to see he prays. He has some type of anchor.

[@matthewcrissy4641]

Dr. Bannish is amazing

[@stephainesmith9311]

What's so amazing how about this dr. Banner, people are put into solitary confinement and are literally losing their mind because of it, he's just doing his job so he can get paid and go home. He can care less about these people in jail he's amazing to you and you only

[@matthewcrissy4641]

@@stephainesmith9311 Yes he is doing his job, but that doesn't mean he only cares about the money. Some prisoners need to be kept separated from other inmates, maybe not for long periods of time but they do in certain circumstances. For all that it's worth, Dr. Bannish connected very well with the inmates and showed real compassion, his subjects even expressed that multiple times. Try and look at the bright side

[@awar-bb5ru]

Stephanie smith, jesus are you on every post about this Dr. get a life, I responded to one earlier but since then have seen like five more of your comments all saying the same thing. you are just the kind of person that someone would get tired of helping, no wonder you have personal vendetta about Dr. Bannish.

[@sharydahs9372]

MY BLACK AZZ BEEN OUTTA PRISON SINCE 2013 FROM DOING 2 1/2 YRS.....ITS 2020....WITH THAT BEING SAID...."LORD I THANK YOU" ❤🤞🏾💋

[@prsee5969]

This psychologist deserves so much praise I can’t put it in words. I hope this psychologist gets noticed by someone who can really make him shine. He needs to be the rule of thumb so to speak, across this nation who’s justice system is a massive failure. He could fix a small portion.

[@francoiscamara9383]

All he really needed was a father that was there to show him structure and discipline, like most of us. you can tell by the look in his eyes when he was lectured.

[@ssmgent7445]

Free the real💯if you aint every been behind them walls you wouldn't understand period Free everybody I wouldn't wish this on nobody not even my worst enemy.

[@vlonecat4352]

fax bro

[@janeadams5112]

Real 💯

[@JwanDeFleur]

Killers and rapers and abusers deserve this but may I ask what did he do to go through that

[@cliccclacc6561]

Yeah free the rapists, murderers, thieves, and dope pushers so the rest of us can kill them off for good.

[@wtfmario]

God bless the psychologist.

[@matty00926]

There has to be solitary confinement for the worst of the worst. It is not legally or morally permissible to put the baddest bunch of the apples in with the rest who are just trying to do their time in relative peace. The prison is responsible for the safety of their staff and inmates. Solitary confinement should not be used as a routine punishment or compliance tool though, there has to be a better way to manage MOST of the problem inmates.

[@truth2972]

Matthew L yeah you could tell them to go stand in a corner. These are people who can't be reasoned with. They've decided not to follow the rules. What do you do with someone who won't listen? Sometimes there just aren't any good solutions so you employ the most effective solution.

[@alejandroalejo3302]

Can't believe this is my first time seeing this clip, but.. Hat's off!! Nothing but the utmost respect for the psychologist for sincerely caring enough for these men, down on their luck and truly wanting to see them win or succeed when they leave them walls behind 🙏🙏🙏

[@truthmane1018]

A real dude for treating people like they deserve to be treated. Them dudes really enjoy talking to him.

[@suavetheghost]

Legend say he still selling coke 😂

[@sufferyetgain]

0:03 he just gon close his mouth like he don’t care about swallowing it

[@eeshaqasim3110]

Ok your in solitary conifinement for 23 hours a day for nearly a decade would you care if yu swalloed it it would only mean u get help

[@ryansoprano5858]

Almost made me cry thinking it is his birthday and he has to spend it alone all day.

[@tobe3940]

How do you know he isn't the reason why some innocent one out there will never get to have a birthday tho? He is in there for a reason, right? What if he's a rapist or a murderer or some pedophile or animal abuser?

[@DashiaA.]

At first ifelt so sad to see this but the Bright side was truly inspiring , the Doctor really helps bring out the Good side of the inmates. I appreciated this so much. The doc is genuine.

[@badluckbrain5139]

I can relate to what he said about cutting through the vein in his arm not to hurt himself, but to show everyone that i'm capable of ending everything. Life isn't that important when you're depressed, I could take it or leave it when I was suicidal. Glad I'm feeling better now

[@isaiahmartinez3350]

its sad to see this kid, because as someone who started dealing with depression and anxiety disorder starting when i was a teenager and growimg up around fucked up shit, I identify with this kid, he's mentally scard now from all his pain, but I could see if god put him in a better environment with more support, he would strive and not wanna kill himself, because ive experienced that to, and being locked up like he was for oding and almost bleeding to death

[@d3deecreator245]

He snitched on his self 😂😂😂 lmao

[@octavioussmiley306]

How this man get multiple razor blades in solitary confinement?

[@parimabartender]

In the butthole. I intentionally picked a fight in prison to smuggle suboxone into seg and was paid very well for it

[@miraclelove9388]

Octavious Talbot the police can bring it in and give it to the inmates

[@supaplayer123]

David Miscaviage how did u give it to inmates once in seg ?

[@parimabartender]

@@supaplayer123 fish line

[@tracetassie4637]

Razor from before he broke up and hid in his mouth or one was already in the cell

[@ILOVEFRIES-q2y]

i’m only in the beginning of the video, and honestly they treat this young man worse than how i would treat my dog. i seriously hope he’s able to stay free and go back in society. he’s a lost soul who needs some help, not an animal.

[@fatdog2020]

He says nobody's helping him but when he gonna help himself. Nobodies gonna love you like you love yourself.

[@USoligarchy]

We need more Dr Banish and less Donald Trump

[@michaeljames7451]

Less trump

[@kassiebarker1776]

More trump

[@michaeljames7451]

Less

[@amazingman63]

Prison dehumanizes it solves nothing

[@Ilfautcultivernotrejardin]

1:32 - What the microwave sees at 3am

[@locke3862]

My man said, “I like a challenge, but I like to cheat too”😂😂

[@hatednyc]

He’s never done a crossword puzzle of any sort in his entire life. Please.

[@Kam-it1hq]

0:44 he didn’t know what to say cuz he didn’t have a reason for cutting himself. He does it because he got so bored‼️

[@jumpyourbone]

there is something so perverse about a prison psychologist assuring a guy who is fucking solitarily confined in a cell for 23 hours of every single day that "it's very healthy to struggle!" i almost thought he was going to say "sometimes, you just have to think outside of the box! :)"

[@roysgirl11]

Prison & jail psychiatric doctors are even more insane than some of the inmates .

[@darcandelaria]

I know! i couldn't believe that either! he's probably just using psychological mind games and this is just another experiment like they do to animals.

[@TheTaterTotP80]

It's equally wrong to do it to animals. Any living being.

[@jontaewilliamson4261]

That dude seems like he just want someone to listen and talk to.

[@HankHillBentOver]

“No one’s helping me!” Tries helping him “Nah I’mma just get a rock and hustle 😎”