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.

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