The Rikers takeover
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Rethinking Rikers: Challenges and Reform
This chapter examines New York City's efforts to close Rikers Island amidst rising arrests and a need for reform in the penal system. It highlights the debates around incarceration for the mentally ill and the potential need for federal intervention to improve conditions, emphasizing the complex dynamics between public safety, community impact, and systemic trauma.
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