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NYC Board of Correction Ditches 'Inmate' for More Inclusive Language in Jail Regulations

The New York City Board of Correction is set to remove the word 'inmate' from its jail regulations and replace it with 'person in custody', as part of a effort to modernize language and promote more respectful treatment of those held in city jails. The move is aimed at addressing long-standing criticisms about dehumanizing language used in corrections policies.

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