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Getting more women off Rikers Island
Amid the violence and dysfunction of Rikers, the roughly 325 women jailed there are uniquely vulnerable. More than 80% have a mental illness. Many have been victims of domestic violence. Most are caregivers, leading to profoundly negative consequences for their children and families.
Source: nydailynews.com