After Two Beating Deaths in NY Prisons, Study Calls for Sweeping Overhaul

Independent review finds systemic problems in New York prison system, calls for sweeping reforms

Investigators found a workplace culture where misconduct was at times tolerated, while accountability and oversight were inconsistent.

After two beating deaths in NY prisons, study calls for sweeping overhaul

New N.Y. state report highlights prison system problems and possible solutions

Gov. Kathy Hochul called for this report after the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi at the hands of corrections officers.

NY prisons struggle: Accountability, violence, understaffing

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has released two reports detailing failures in state prisons, including violence, understaffing, and lack of accountability, as well as a "us versus them" mentality between staff and incarcerated individuals.

Rising force: Report catalogs New York state prison problems

Independent review followed beating deaths of two prisoners.

New N.Y. state report highlights prison system problems, possible solutions

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