Madera County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
2009 - 2010 Final Report - Valley State Prison for Women
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
First to evening meals, clothing and canteen items.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Ability to choose where they live within the housing unit.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Plants in the dayroom to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Ability to leave their assigned door open as long as one inmate remains in the room. The program has approximately 256 inmates. The Lighthouse inmates have contributed to the institution by serving as role models for other inmates and as spokespersons for inmate self-help groups. The staff is motivated by the success of this program. Due to the success of the program, it is anticipated that the program will be extended to other housing units. Conclusions: The Madera County Grand Jury found the institution to be clean with a very efficient staff. Motivational programs are in effect and appear to be having a positive influence on inmate behavior. However, budget cuts have affected the number of staff which has restricted the availability of these effective programs. Medical personnel expressed concern about their workload and appeared to be understaffed.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Outdoor general population yards need restroom facilities for inmates. These yards are quite large and it is a considerable walk to use the indoor restrooms when necessary.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Consider expanding the Lighthouse program for other inmates as a means to promote positive behavior.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Consider re-allocation of budget funding for additional medical staff. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Warden 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099 State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, California 95811 Repondents: Response Optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Administrative Assistant 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Outdoor general population yards need restroom facilities for inmates. These yards are quite large and it is a considerable walk to use the indoor restrooms when necessary.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Consider expanding the Lighthouse program for other inmates as a means to promote positive behavior.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Consider re-allocation of budget funding for additional medical staff. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Warden 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099 State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, California 95811 Repondents: Response Optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Administrative Assistant 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 6
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CL1Outdoor general population yards need restroom facilities for inmates. These yards are quite large and it is a considerable walk to use the indoor restrooms when necessary.
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CL2Consider expanding the Lighthouse program for other inmates as a means to promote positive behavior.
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CL3Consider re-allocation of budget funding for additional medical staff. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Warden 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099 State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, California 95811 Repondents: Response Optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Administrative Assistant 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099
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CL4Outdoor general population yards need restroom facilities for inmates. These yards are quite large and it is a considerable walk to use the indoor restrooms when necessary.
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CL5Consider expanding the Lighthouse program for other inmates as a means to promote positive behavior.
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CL6Consider re-allocation of budget funding for additional medical staff. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Warden 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099 State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, California 95811 Repondents: Response Optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West 4th Street Madera, California 93637 Valley State Prison for Women Attention: Administrative Assistant 21633 Avenue 24 P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, California 93610-0099