Rikers Correctional Facility
Rikers Correctional Facility, one of the largest and most well-known jails in the United States, significantly impacts the correctional landscape. This directory offers articles and resources on the facility’s history, challenges, reforms, and broader implications for the correctional system. Understanding the complexities of Rikers is crucial for those studying or working in corrections. For related topics, explore our section on Correctional Facilities.
The new jails are being built using the design-build format that is supposed to speed up construction, according to the city’s Department of Design and Construction
The suspension comes as the NYC DOC has expanded the use of body scanners in the jails to check staff for possible contraband
Rikers Island, NYC jails plagued with bugs, mice, cleanliness violations, says federal court monitor
Overall, inspectors found just 73 of 200 living areas were clean enough to comply with court requirements
The Rikers inmate who blindsided a medical intern in April made his first appearance in court
Investigators turned up marijuana, an iPad with a Wi-Fi card and an air deodorizer that masked the smell of the marijuana
City officials are calling the sweep for drugs and contraband “unprecedented”
Nearly 20 inmates alone were slashed in the past month, bringing the total for this year up to 40
Lawmakers peppered correction, health officials with questions on how to reduce violence and better care for a growing mentally ill inmate population
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the creation of a task force that seeks to reduce the number of mentally ill inmates in New York City’s jails
About 40 percent of Rikers Island inmates have a diagnosed mental illness
Another mentally ill inmate death at Rikers points to an ongoing problem
Busted on charges he ignored the cries of an inmate who swallowed poisonous cleaning supplies and later died
Two corrections officers and 12 inmates were taken to area hospitals
The family of inmate Ronald Spear has decided to not press charges
Facing assault charges after prosecutors say he punched a medical intern and fractured her jaw in two places
Commissioner Ponte said psychiatric clinic will be relocated, supplementing increased training and communication regarding mentally ill inmates
Inmate assaults on uniformed staff resulting in serious injuries have nearly doubled
A source close to the situation said there was a second “hit list” that included the names of nurses, doctors, social workers
Vinny Vetere retired from the circuit 13 years ago, but still remains a legend
About 15 violent jailbirds pummeled the unidentified victim inside the Anna M. Kross Center on Saturday
4 COs have been indicted on charges they beat up a Rikers Island inmate and then covered up the assault
