You can report sexual abuse in the City jails either by contacting the City of New York by calling 311 or by emailing the NYC Department of Correction at ConstituentServices@doc.nyc.gov. In making the report, you do not have to leave your name or contact information. While the information that is provided is supposed to remain confidential, the report will likely be referred for investigation. You can also tell the person in custody that they can call the Safe Horizon Hotline. While it is provides an additional way for reporting abuse, Safe Horizon will only share the report with DOC if the person in custody gives them express permission to do so. Their 24-hour hotline, which accepts collect calls, is 212 227-3000.
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