New York City's jail watchdog agency has made a surprising move, sparking debate over the use of language in the justice system. In a bid to be more sensitive to social justice groups, the agency has stopped using the term "inmate" to describe individuals held in city jails. Instead, officials are now referring to them as "people in custody." This shift in terminology has been prompted by a complaint from a local advocacy group, which argued that the term "inmate" carries a derogatory connotation and perpetuates negative stereotypes. The move has raised questions about the impact of language on the way we think about and treat individuals within the justice system.
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