New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Coverage of New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in the Nexus archive.
- NYC jail watchdog stops using word ‘inmate’ because social justice group says it’s derogatory
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has stopped using the term 'inmate' in its mission statement, adopting 'incarcerated population' instead after a social justice group labeled the original term derogatory.
- NY prisons struggle: Accountability, violence, understaffing
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision released two reports highlighting issues in state prisons, including violence, understaffing, and lack of accountability. A 'us versus them' mentality between staff and incarcerated individuals is also noted as a problem.
- Fear, Hate and Few Consequences for N.Y. Prison Officers, State’s Review Finds
A state-commissioned review of New York’s prison system found a culture of fear, poor oversight, and outdated training, with correction officers and incarcerated people reporting unsafe conditions. The report highlighted chronic understaffing, weak accountability, and racial bias, including officers using slurs against Black inmates, alongside a significant rise in pepper spray usage and ineffective disciplinary actions against abusive officers.