The Rikers Early Release Program—Documented Results April 22, 2020

The Early Release Program is reducing health risks while also prioritizing public safety. In the first month following the start of the program on March 22, 312 individuals were released into supervision from high-risk conditions in New York City’s jails. See the program summary here.

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    ‎2%
    ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎‎‏‎‏Re-Arrested
    ≈6,000
    ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎‏‏‎Check-Ins ‎‏‏ ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎    Completed
    92%
     Compliance With     Case Manager     Contact
    250+
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    Who Was Released to the Program?

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              Why Has the 6-A Early Release Program Been Effective?

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