“Life and Death on Rikers Island” by homer Venters.

For the Venter’s text, Life and Death in Rikers Island, you need to argue for either significant changes at

Rikers Island or for the facilities closure. It doesn’t matter which side you argue for, you just have to

argue for your selected side well. You should have some outside sources added in, but I am not

specifically requiring that. Whichever argument you choose should be well thought out and argued.

Persuade me what changes you think should be made, and not just in general, with examples from the

text. Or, persuade me why Riker’s Island should be closed with examples from the text. This reflection is

due by Thursday, April 2, 2020.