Committees

Committees represent the Board's priorities and are formed to examine critical issues occurring within City jails under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Correction.

Committee on Death, Near Death, and Serious Injuries

This committee is charged with examining the circumstances surrounding deaths, near deaths, and serious injuries in City jails under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Correction.

Board Members

• Mr. Joseph Ramos, Chair
• Ms. Rachael Bedard, MD
• Ms. Jacqueline Pitts
• Mr. Dwayne Sampson (ex officio)

Committee on Women in City Jails

This committee is charged with examining conditions faced by women who live and work in City jails under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Correction.

Board Members

• Ms. Jacqueline Pitts, Chair
• Ms. Rachael Bedard, MD
• Ms. DeAnna Hoskins
• Mr. Dwayne Sampson (ex officio)

Committee on Programs & Education

This committee is charged with examining issues related to program administration and educational opportunities in City jails under the jurisdiction of the NYC Department of Correction.

Board Members

• Ms. Jacqueline Pitts, Interim Chair
• Mr. Felipe Franco
• Mr. Joseph Ramos
• Mr. Dwayne Sampson (ex officio)