Reduce the number of state technical parole violators in city jails
May 19, 2017
To reduce the number of state technical parolees in city jails – and the average daily population by at least 170 – the City recommends that
To reduce the number of state technical parolees in city jails – and the average daily population by at least 170 – the City recommends that
Continued investment in technology will play a key role in the modernization of our jails and in making available the kind of information that will
To better support correctional staff, the City is incorporating peer mentorship for new recruits and supportive services for staff to deal with distress and trauma.
As of May 2018, everyone leaving city jails after serving a sentence is offered paid, short-term transitional employment to help with securing a long-term job.
In the last three years, New York City has reduced the use of punitive segregation on Rikers Island by 90%. We are the first jurisdiction
The City will improve visits to Rikers Island by renovating visit areas, training staff on department policy and community engagement, revamping protocols that encourage families with children under
Every person who enters city jails will be offered customized programming for at least 5 hours per day that address vocational, educational, therapeutic and other
Over the next five years, the City will bring existing facilities, including facilities on Rikers Island, to a state of good repair. This will not
To achieve the goal of providing more and better training that equips all corrections officers with the tools necessary to be successful, and ongoing professional
By 2020, the City will triple the number of dedicated mental health housing units to a total of twelve. Approximately 11% of the NYC jail
