Pamela, Rikers Island has a long history of dangerous conditions for incarcerated people and staff, including frequent violence, inadequate health care, and persistent overcrowding.
Despite years of federal oversight, reform efforts have repeatedly failed. New York City previously agreed to close Rikers by 2027, but people incarcerated on Rikers Island simply can't wait any longer for conditions to improve.
That's why, in a newly filed friend-of-the-court brief, Vera and the New York City Bar Association argue that only a federal receiver completely independent of New York City's government can effectively address these deep-seated issues. |
With your help, Vera will keep pressuring the city to honor its commitment to closing Rikers Island and ensure that its systemic failures are not simply transferred to new jail facilities.
Thank you for your partnership as we continue this work.
In solidarity,
Alana — |
Alana Sivin
Director, Greater Justice New York Vera Institute of Justice |
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