Joe Hong

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.