The closure of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, the last operating prison ship in the United States, marks the end of a controversial era in New York City’s correctional system, says an article published on independent website.
Key Aspects- Living Conditions on the Jail Barge:
- Highlight the stark realities of life for inmates aboard the Vernon C. Bain, focusing on issues such as overcrowding, extreme temperatures, health hazards, and lack of adequate facilities.