In a historic move, New York City has appointed its first correction commissioner who has personally experienced life behind bars. The groundbreaking selection marks a significant shift in the city's approach to rehabilitation and reform within its correctional system. Shaun Donovan, a former federal official, has been tapped to lead the Department of Correction, but the real story lies in the fact that he is not the first choice. Instead, the position will be filled by a formerly incarcerated individual, signaling a major departure from the traditional approach of hiring law enforcement officials to oversee jails.
New York City’s new correction commissioner is the first formerly incarcerated person to oversee the city’s jails.
