The study, which analysed data from prisons across the country, found that fewer than 1% of strip searches uncover contraband.
Researchers argue the practice is traumatic and degrading, urging authorities to discontinue it.
A national study shows less than 1% of prison strip searches find contraband, sparking calls to end the practice as traumatic and degrading.
The study, which analysed data from prisons across the country, found that fewer than 1% of strip searches uncover contraband.
Researchers argue the practice is traumatic and degrading, urging authorities to discontinue it.