Episode Details

Justyna Rzewinski, former Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health at Rikers Island, exposes the shocking abuse and neglect inside one of the country’s most notorious jails. She reveals the disturbing practice of "deadlocking," where detainees with serious mental illnesses are confined to their cells for extended periods without access to medical care. With firsthand accounts of systemic failures, mistreatment, and corruption, Justyna shares why she became a whistleblower and the devastating impact of neglect on inmates. She also discusses her ongoing fight for mental health reform and humane treatment in the prison system.

#Whistleblower #RikersIsland #PrisonAbuse #InmateNeglect #TrueCrime #PrisonReform #InsideRikers #Exposed

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Journey to Becoming a Clinical Supervisor at Riker's Island

00:04:09 Exploring Career Paths in Forensic Psychology

00:08:04 Introduction to Lucy Breakers

00:12:25 Challenges in Reintegration After Incarceration

00:16:40 Challenges of Reintegration for Former Prisoners

00:21:01 Mental Health Assessment and Suicide Watch Procedures in Correctional Facilities

00:25:10 Shocking Living Conditions in New York

00:29:46 Challenges in Coordinating Inmate Care

00:34:00 Rikers Island and Mental Health: The Fit for Trial Cycle

00:38:10 Mental Health Challenges in Detention Centers

00:42:29 Inmate Manipulation and Staff Dynamics in Mental Health Units

00:46:45 Workplace Dynamics and Gender Distribution in Corrections

00:51:05 Testifying Against Inhumane Practices

00:55:18 Investigation and Potential Closure of Rikers Island

00:59:36 Ending Solitary Confinement Policies

01:03:53 The Impact of Solitary Confinement on Mental Health

01:08:01 Finding and Reaching Out to You

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