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We have classes to help them learn mechanics, culinary classes and fresh start. we want to help them once they leave here on to whatever they're going to do once they leave. >> in 2004, the r.i.d.e. program was started to reduce the number of repeat offenders. >> we started a program called r.i.d.e. that stands for rikers island discharge enhancement. under the umbrella of r.i.d.e., we have a lot of components to help them with sobriety, housing and employment. we want to link them up while they're here doing their sentence, so when they get out, they go to meaningful jobs and substance abuse ...

Want. i'm here to help them, not to beat them down or tell them this is the end of your life. we have classes to help them learn mechanics, culinary classes and fresh start. we just want to help them once they leave here on to whatever they're going to do once they leave. >> in 2004, the ride program was started to reduce the number of repeat offenders. under the umbrella of ride, we have a lot of components to help them with sobriety, housing and so when they come out they go to meaningful jobs, substance abuse programs and stay out of here. >> it's affect meg good because when i get out, i h...

>> i mean attendance records. i've only been here 13 years. >> i'm talking attendance records. i'll put might 13 years up against anybody else in this chamber. >> thank you. >> thank you. counselor filion? >> mr. mayor, in the past, you've voted against and spoken against board of health substance abuse programs and in a tv interview that was from some years ago that was reaired last week, your advice for how to deal with people who had smoked crack was give them a gun. have events, recent events taught you anything about understanding and compassion? >> you're going to have to refresh my memo...

I've been here a long time. >> no, no. i mean attendance records. i'm not talking years. i've only been here 13 years. i'm talking attendance records in my 13 years. i'll put my 13 years up against anybody else in this chamber. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> mr. mayor, in the past you voted against and have spoken against substance abuse programs. in a tv interview from some years ago that was reaired last week, you -- your advice for how to deal with people who smoked crack was give them a gun. have events, recent events taught you anything about understanding and compassion? >> you're going ...

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