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Joe Hong
WNYC reporter who reported on the Department of Correction data showing faster investigations of sexual abuse complaints in New York jails.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 6min
New York City Speeds Up Sexual Abuse Investigations in Its Jails
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Joe Hong, a WNYC reporter, shares insights on the acceleration of sexual abuse investigations in New York City jails. He highlights the dramatic reduction in investigation durations following recent lawsuits. Hong discusses the implications of longer investigation timelines on jail culture and the troubling decline in reported complaints, even as the jail population grows. He also touches on the city's claims of improved staffing and training, juxtaposed with experts' concerns over low proven-claim rates, painting a complex picture of the correctional system's response.
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