Demographics

How many Young Adults are in DOC custody? How does this compare with other age groups?

As of June 2019, there were 744 YAs in DOC custody.

Between 2014 – 2018, the adult population decreased by 19%, the young adult population decreased by 44%, and the adolescent (16-17 year olds) population decreased by 57%.

How does the custody status for male and female Young Adults compare?

658 Young Adults were in DOC custody as of December 2018,

• 635 YA males were in DOC custody:
  • 88% (557) were detained and 12% (78) were sentenced.

• 23 YA females were in DOC Custody:
  • 91% (21) were detained and 9% (2) were sentenced.

What proportion of Young Adults Are Security Risk Group members compared to the adult population?

At the end of 2018, 16% of the total DOC population was associated with a Security Risk Group (SRG)–commonly known as gangs—while 37% (245) of Young Adults were SRG-affiliated.

Although the number of Young Adults in DOC custody decreased from January to December 2018, the proportion of Young Adults who were SRG affiliated increased by 13%. The proportion of Adult SRG members remained 14%.

What are Young Adult classification statuses?

Classification statuses of maximum, medium, or minimum reflect the security level of persons incarcerated. As of December 4th, 2018, 54% of the Young Adult and 23% of the Adult population had a maximum classification level.

The proportion of the Young Adult population designated with a maximum classification level has increased since March 1, 2017 when 29% of Young Adults were maximum classification.

Department of Correction’s Young Adult Housing Monthly Progress Reports
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/boc/reports/department-of-correction-reports.page