The study, covering prisons nationwide, found that less than 1% of strip searches uncover contraband.
Researchers argue the low yield makes the practice unnecessary and harmful, urging authorities to discontinue it.
A national study shows most prison strip searches find no contraband, calling the practice traumatic and degrading.
The study, covering prisons nationwide, found that less than 1% of strip searches uncover contraband.
Researchers argue the low yield makes the practice unnecessary and harmful, urging authorities to discontinue it.