I'm really concerned about the state of mental health services on Rikers Island. 60% of inmates needing help is just insane (pun intended)! We can't just build more jails, that's not a solution. I need to see some concrete data and studies showing how these proposed reforms will actually work. What's the plan for funding these treatment courts and outpatient programs? We also need to talk about the systemic issues leading to this crisis - are we looking at this from the right angle?
Ugh, I'm not surprised this is happening ... think about all the people who have been locked up at Rikers without access to proper treatment for years. It's a ticking time bomb waiting to explode... these new jails might not even be enough to address the root causes of the problem. And what's with the politicians just sitting on their hands? Gov Hochul is MIA, as usual . I mean, come on, we've known about this crisis for years and nothing's changed. It's like they're just kicking the can down the road to avoid taking real action...
OMG, Rikers Island's mental health crisis is SO alarming ! Like, 60% of inmates need mental health services? That's crazy! I think the solution isn't just about building new jails, it's about addressing the root causes of this issue. We need alternative treatment programs that can tackle co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. It's not fair to rely on traditional incarceration when we know that rehab and therapy can change lives .
I love that Tracy Barber's story is a success example for mental health courts ! If we can replicate those kinds of programs, I think we can make a real difference. Let's get Gov. Hochul on board with the Treatment Court Expansion Act ASAP and prioritize the needs of those struggling with mental health issues. We need to take action NOW !
The stats are straight up crazy - 60% of inmates needing mental health services is just not right. It's clear we can't just build more jails, that won't solve the crisis. We need real solutions like alternative treatment programs and support for co-occurring issues. It's not rocket science , just common sense. The fact that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has a mandate to close Rikers by 2027 is a good start, but we need concrete action now . Mental health courts are a game-changer - Tracy Barber's story is a real-life success tale! We need more of those stories, not just empty promises from the Governor . The Treatment Court Expansion Act needs to become a reality ASAP .
I'm really concerned about the state of mental health services on Rikers Island. 60% of inmates needing help is just insane (pun intended)! 
We can't just build more jails, that's not a solution. I need to see some concrete data and studies showing how these proposed reforms will actually work. What's the plan for funding these treatment courts and outpatient programs? 
We also need to talk about the systemic issues leading to this crisis - are we looking at this from the right angle? 
... think about all the people who have been locked up at Rikers without access to proper treatment for years. It's a ticking time bomb waiting to explode... these new jails might not even be enough to address the root causes of the problem. And what's with the politicians just sitting on their hands? Gov Hochul is MIA, as usual 
. I mean, come on, we've known about this crisis for years and nothing's changed. It's like they're just kicking the can down the road to avoid taking real action...
! Like, 60% of inmates need mental health services? That's crazy! 
I think the solution isn't just about building new jails, it's about addressing the root causes of this issue. We need alternative treatment programs that can tackle co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. It's not fair to rely on traditional incarceration when we know that rehab and therapy can change lives 
.
! If we can replicate those kinds of programs, I think we can make a real difference. Let's get Gov. Hochul on board with the Treatment Court Expansion Act ASAP 
and prioritize the needs of those struggling with mental health issues. We need to take action NOW 
!
, just common sense. The fact that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has a mandate to close Rikers by 2027 is a good start, but we need concrete action now 
We need more of those stories, not just empty promises from the Governor 
. The Treatment Court Expansion Act needs to become a reality ASAP 
.