NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago5 People Have Already Died on Rikers This Year as Crisis Worsens
Five deaths at Rikers Island in early 2024 highlight ongoing human rights issues and calls for jail reform.
The number of prison staff being investigated for sexual assault or harassment has surged almost 400 per cent over recent years, revealing a serious issue within the prison system.
"The debate between prison reformists and prison abolitionists is raw and heavily politicised, increasing the risk of misunderstanding each other's positions rather than engaging meaningfully."
The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review proposes comprehensive reforms to address prison overcrowding in England and Wales, emphasizing shorter sentences and community alternatives.
I spoke to him yesterday and he is so excited. The most inspiring thing I took from the conversation was how passionate Erik was about his future.
After one of her first visits to L.A. County's juvenile hall in Sylmar, Efty Sharony filed a report that said she witnessed conditions worse than anything she'd seen in "over 20 years of experience visiting every level of carceral facility in California."
"What Kind of Bird Can't Fly chronicles not just my personal journey, but also connects the threads of systemic issues faced by marginalized communities, from the Black Power era to todayâs Black Lives Matter movements."
Willa White's life embodies a struggle for redemption, emerging from a backdrop of violence and addiction to inspire change within Ireland's prison system.