The Cost of Detention at Rikers Island
According to the Vera Institute, 86% of the more than 6000 people on Rikers Island are being detained pre-trial and have not had their day in court, nor been convicted of a crime. For the average taxpayers of New York City, detaining someone at Rikers Island is incredibly costly.
A Better Solution
There is another way: Organizations like HousingPlus have operate transitional supportive housing programs that provide an intervention in the lives of those accused of a crime. Not only can our housing and supportive services lead to better outcomes for people with a criminal charge, it is also almost ten times less expensive than a similar length of stay in jail. Learn more about HousingPlus transitional housing.
About Us
HousingPlus is a supportive housing organization that embraces the Housing First model. We provide community-based housing and comprehensive services with a focus on supporting women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals, and their families in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma, and the effects of incarceration. Our goal is for the people we support to build lives of stability and realize their goals. Learn more about our history and impact.