Ben Hattem, Author at City Limits

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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?

ByBen Hattem 26 minRead time

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Jan 2016

Investigations

State Investigates Use of Medication in NYC Psychiatric Hospitals

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

ByBen Hattem 4 minRead time

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Dec 2015

Investigations

NYC Hospital Uses Forced Medication to Compel Blood Work

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.

ByBen Hattem 28 minRead time

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Mar 2015

Economy In Depth

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

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

ByBen Hattem 3 minRead time

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Mar 2015

Economy In Depth

Who Profits from Low Wages?

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?

ByBen Hattem 25 minRead time

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Dec 2014

Housing and Homelessness Investigations

Few Safeguards Against Abuse by Homeless Shelter Guards

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

ByBen Hattem 15 minRead time

Ben Hattem

NYC Jails Fail to Identify Prisoners With Cognitive Problems

State Investigates Use of Medication in NYC Psychiatric Hospitals

NYC Hospital Uses Forced Medication to Compel Blood Work

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

Who Profits from Low Wages?

Few Safeguards Against Abuse by Homeless Shelter Guards

Newsletter

Ben Hattem

NYC Jails Fail to Identify Prisoners With Cognitive Problems

State Investigates Use of Medication in NYC Psychiatric Hospitals

NYC Hospital Uses Forced Medication to Compel Blood Work

Low-Wage Problem Also a Low-Hours Problem

Who Profits from Low Wages?

Few Safeguards Against Abuse by Homeless Shelter Guards

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