It costs more than $550,000 per year to incarcerate one person on Rikers Island, while our most intensive, evidence-based community treatment programs cost about $55,000 per person per year. For a fraction of the price, we provide 24/7 support, mental health care, housing assistance, and individualized services that help people heal, grow and succeed in their communities. Smart investments in alternatives to incarceration don’t just save money, they build safer, stronger neighborhoods.