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Criminal
Send Her to the Island
Dec 8, 2023
A young woman with no memory arrives at a boarding house causing concern. Discover the ease of committing individuals to mental asylums and the bias against nonconforming women. Nellie Bly's shocking undercover investigation reveals the horrors of the New York City lunatic asylum. Explore Roosevelt Island's history and amenities and the transformation of the old asylum into luxury apartments. Uncover inequality in criminal justice and the mistreatment of women at the asylum. Learn about Nellie Bly's legacy and her efforts to expose corruption.
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- The New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island had overcrowded and inhumane conditions, leading to abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of patients.
- Nellie Bly's undercover reporting exposed the appalling conditions in the asylum, prompting reforms in mental health institutions.
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Conditions in the New York City Lunatic Asylum
The New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island opened in 1839 and quickly became overcrowded. Patients suffered from horrendous conditions, including overcrowded rooms, lack of proper clothing and food, and physical abuse from staff. The asylum failed to provide the humane treatment promised by the moral treatment approach. Exposés and investigations led to some improvements, but conditions remained dire until the asylum closed in 1901.
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