Rikers-Hospital Revolving Door: Mental Health Crisis
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Rikers Island detainees in mental health crises are frequently sent back to jail after brief hospital stays, despite clinicians concerns about safety. This revolving door pattern, revealed at a Board of Correction hearing, highlights communication issues between jail and hospital care under the same NYC Health plus Hospitals system. Officials acknowledge the challenge, but promise reforms amid ongoing scrutiny.
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