## Author's Summary
A Facebook post criticizes a "Hug a Thug" program in New York as taxpayer-funded, warning it may spread to other cities amid discussions on criminal justice reforms. (142 characters)
## Normalized Content
The post describes a "Hug a Thug" initiative in NY, supported by tax dollars.
> This is a Hug a Thug program in NY funded by tax dollars. It could be coming soon to a city near you.
## Discussion Overview
Conversations center on this program, often linked to past correctional policies like rewards for inmates at Rikers Island. Critics, including guards' unions, have used the term to oppose lenient guidelines following violent incidents.
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Facebook · The Real Kansas City — 2025-12-01