New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex is a well-documented humanitarian disaster. These disgusting and persistent human rights abuses need to stop.

New York City needs to deliver on its commitment to close Rikers Island and end the persistent human rights abuses in its horrific jails. Add your name and help spread the word.

If you’d like to continue this work, please reach out directly to your city council member and NYC Mayor Eric Adams and share your thoughts. You can join Vera in pushing Mayor Adams to focus on decarceration and real investments in community-based treatment programs and social services that keep our communities more stable and safe.