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Mary Beth Anderson of the Urban Justice Center says inmates with cognitive disorders get in trouble or fights on Rikers. "A lot of the time it's because they're being asked to do something and they don't understand."

Ben Hattem

Ben Hattem is a journalist based in Brooklyn. He writes about health and mental health, social services, and the justice system.

Investigations

NYC Jails Fail to Identify Prisoners With Cognitive Problems

Ben Hattem | October 27, 2016

There’s new attention to problems diagnosing inmates at Rikers with mental illness. But what about people on the autism spectrum, with a low IQ or dealing with a learning disability?

Mental Health

State Investigates Use of Medication in NYC Psychiatric Hospitals

Ben Hattem | January 19, 2016

A follow-up to our December article about forced-medication practices at Bellevue finds that two entities are now taking a closer look.

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NYC Hospital Uses Forced Medication to Compel Blood Work

Ben Hattem | December 8, 2015

Records indicate that Bellevue hospital has administered sedatives to psychiatric patients who refused to submit to blood work, a practice that experts say might run afoul of state law.

Economy

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

Ben Hattem | March 18, 2015

The trend toward part-time work means less pay for workers and, some say, lower quality work for bosses and customers.

corporations

Who Profits from Low Wages?

Ben Hattem | March 17, 2015

It’s easy to blame globalization and technology for the proliferation of low-wage jobs. But what about the executives, stockholders, taxpayers and consumers who benefit from them?

crime

Few Safeguards Against Abuse by Homeless Shelter Guards

Ben Hattem | December 1, 2014

The city’s homeless services system does little to track complaints by shelter residents about abuse and mistreatment at the hands of security guards.

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