CLEAN : Protesters gather to support Rikers Island prisoners on hunger strike

The video discusses the crisis at Rikers Island, highlighting the issues of government accountability and crime prevention. It focuses on the impact on women detainees, many of whom are domestic violence survivors. The video also covers the hunger strike by men on Rikers Island, which is a protest against the abuse and neglect they face. Advocates and officials stand in unity with the strikers, emphasizing the unacceptable conditions. The video concludes by proposing decarceration and closure of Rikers Island as the only viable solution.

What metaphor is used to describe Rikers Island in the context of the city's issues?

• A pulsing tumor

• A ticking time bomb

• A burning fire

• A sinking ship

What percentage of women detained at Rikers Island are survivors of domestic violence?

• 85%

• 50%

• 60%

• 77%

What action are the male detainees at Rikers Island taking to protest their conditions?

• A sit-in protest

• A peaceful march

• A letter-writing campaign

• A hunger strike

What is one of the main issues faced by detainees at Rikers Island according to the transcript?

• Lack of educational programs

• Poor sanitation facilities

• Inadequate food supply

• Limited access to medical care

What is the proposed solution for addressing the issues at Rikers Island?

• Building a new facility

• Decarceration and closing the facility

• Implementing new rehabilitation programs

• Increasing security measures