'If we want to save the future generation, and we want to break this cycle of recidivism or multi-generational incarceration, then we have to treat and help the generation of today,' says New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina.
Louis Molina speaks during Mayor-elect Eric Adams announcement on his pick for Department of Correction Commissioner at Brooklyn Borough Hall.Louis Molina speaks during Mayor-elect Eric Adams announcement on his pick for Department of Correction Commissioner at Brooklyn Borough Hall.On Tuesday New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina sat down with WNYC/Gothamist reporter Matt Katz, who covers Rikers Island, for an interview on The Brian Lehrer Show.
“The jails remain dangerous and unsafe, and the conditions are volatile. While some progress has been made in addressing staff absenteeism and the conditions at RNDC, and the Commissioner is in the process of overhauling the Department’s leadership structure, and the Trials Division is processing more disciplinary cases than ever before, the overall situation in the jails remains chaotic and incidents involving serious harm and tragic fatalities are all too frequent.
A sign marks the location of the Rikers Correctional Center in the East River on March 9, 2021 in New York City.A sign marks the location of the Rikers Correctional Center in the East River on March 9, 2021 in New York City.So there's a number of things, right? Some discipline cases may end in someone's suspension. Some may end in the loss of vacation days. There is, on occasion, where unfortunately we have to take action and terminate someone.
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