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Focusing on the younger population at Rikers, Lawton describes them as still forming their identities, often caught in cycles of crime driven by circumstances beyond their control. He emphasizes the need for education and constructive programs to engage these individuals positively. Acknowledging the challenges of managing young, impulsive inmates, he argues that punitive segregation may be necessary in some cases but insists it must be balanced with rehabilitative strategies.