Score: +3 (3/5/0)

Butte County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Butte County Grand Jury Report 2008/2009 Butte County Juvenile Hall

Published: June 25, 2009 4 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

The average number of wards housed in three pods is fifty five.

Related Recommendations (1)

Adequate funding should be made available to maintain the existing three pods.

Table Mountain School allows students to continue to progress academically, so they can mainstream back into public school upon their release.

Related Recommendations (1)

TMS classrooms should remain fully functioning in each of the three existing pods.

The Boys and Girls Club offers juveniles a place to go where they can participate in building life skills, exercise, music, and games. Entry to the “Club” is earned by good behavior.

Related Recommendations (1)

The Boys and Girls Club should remain in operation at JH.

Foster Grandparents provide role models for the youth, offering a non-authoritarian ear to talk to.

Related Recommendations (1)

The Foster Grandparent Program and other after-school and evening activities provided by community groups should continue. 33

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July 27, 2009 • 2 pages • 8 responses • Score: +3 (+3, 5, 0) View Details ▾

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8 responses to findings and recommendations

The average number of wards housed in three pods is fifty five.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

This respondent disagrees partially with the findings. Since the beginning of 2009 the total average daily population for the combined three Juvenile Hall pods has been approximately fifty. Although there have been spikes both higher and lower.

Adequate funding should be made available to maintain the existing three pods.

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

The recommendation has been implemented. There are currently three pods in operation within the Juvenile Hall with each pod capable of housing 20 minors each.

Table Mountain School allows students to continue to progress academically, so they can mainstream back into public school upon their release.

Response: Agree Score: +1

This respondent agrees with this finding.

TMS classrooms should remain fully functioning in each of the three existing pods.

Response: Requires Analysis

Score: 0

The respondent is unable to comment on this recommendation since it is directed to the Table Mountain Schools, a separate governmental entity. However, it is the understanding of the respondent that TMS classrooms will remain fully functioning in three Juvenile Hall pods.

The Boys and Girls Club offers juveniles a place to go where they can participate in building life skills, exercise, music, and games. Entry to the “Club” is earned by good behavior.

Response: Agree Score: +1

This respondent agrees with this finding.

The Boys and Girls Club should remain in operation at JH.

Response: Requires Analysis

Score: 0

The respondent is unable to comment on this recommendation since it is directed to the Boys and Girls Club, a separate non-profit entity. However, it is the understanding of the respondent that the Boys and Girls Club will remain in operation at the Juvenile Hall.

Foster Grandparents provide role models for the youth, offering a non-authoritarian ear to talk to.

Response: Agree Score: +1

This respondent agrees with this finding.

The Foster Grandparent Program and other after-school and evening activities provided by community groups should continue. 33

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

The recommendation has been implemented

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