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Findings and Recommendations 20 findings
F1
Evidence Based Programming for drug abuse, is a program for rehabilitation, developed by the University of Cincinnati.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Additional funding is received from: • Camps & Ranches Funding • Juvenile Offender Block Grant
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The cost per day to house each Ward is $263. Reimbursements to the Camp are adjusted based on the income of the parents.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Emergency medical services are provided by Kern Valley Hospital in Lake Isabella or Kern Medical in Bakersfield.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
An Aggression Replacement Program is taught in a group setting. The Program includes: • Social Skills Training – Teaches Wards what to do, helping them replace antisocial behaviors with positive alternatives • Anger Control – Teaches Wards what not to do, helping them respond to anger in a nonaggressive manner and rethink anger-provoking situations • Moral Reasoning – Helps raise Wards’ level of fairness, justice, and concern for the needs and rights of others
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Camp Erwin Owen is working with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools to make the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification in Welding available.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
An automotive shop is available to the Wards, who can earn an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Cerro Coso College provides on-line classes; one Ward is currently enrolled.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
A Tattoo Removal Program is provided by PACK (Probation Auxiliary County of Kern).
No recommendations for this finding
F10
If a Ward is AWOL (absent without official leave), he will fail the program.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The 2014 report, Recidivism for Releases, indicates: • Escapes 3 • Failed the program 19
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Statistical reports should be kept up to date. (Findings 11 and 12) NOTES: • The Kern County Probation Department and Camp Erwin Owen should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review. • Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: www.co.kern.ca.us/grandjury. • Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website: www.co.kern.ca.us/grandjury. RESPONSE REQUIRED WITH 90 DAYS: PRESIDING JUDGE KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 CC: TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
F12
The Camp Director stated that in 2016 there were: • Escapes 8 • Failed the program 15
No recommendations for this finding
F13
In the 2014 Releases to Placement report, there were 14 placements. This refers to group or foster home placements in the community, where Wards can continue to receive treatment for drugs and anger management. No statistics were available for years 2015 or 2016.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
There are video cameras in the Honor Room, Mental Health Trailer, and the Holding Room. The cost to upgrade the Camp to full coverage, with adequate video storage, is approximately $400,000.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
More surveillance cameras and increased video storage capacity should be added to the facility, as a budget priority. (Finding 14)
F15
On the date of this visit, there were 75 Wards at Camp.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The Staff-to-Ward ratio is 1 to15 during the day; 1 to 30 at night.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
All meals are prepared by the Wards on-site; some products are from animals raised and crops grown at the Camp. The Wards rotate through the kitchen, performing chores such as cooking and cleaning.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
According to staff, the six solitary cells now being used for storage, were a component of the original Camp program.
No recommendations for this finding
F19
On the date of the visit, one of two washing machines in the Laundry Room was broken. The Director indicated it is scheduled to be repaired. Wards are assigned to laundry duty on a rotational basis.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Repair of the washing machine should be completed immediately. (Finding 19)
F20
The Wards wear different colored t-shirts: • Blue, maroon, yellow, and white indicate program level • Green indicates a loss of privileges due to poor behavior • Orange indicates Wards are in the Owen Re-Entry Program, which is more restrictive. This program is designed to redirect Wards who are in danger of failing. COMMENTS: The Grand Jury thanks the Camp Director and Staff for the informative tour. The Camp appeared to be well run, stressing education and job skills, to better prepare Wards for a productive future, and to reduce recidivism.
No recommendations for this finding
Comments 3
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CO1The Kern County Probation Department and Camp Erwin Owen should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review.
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CO2Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: www.co.kern.ca.us/grandjury.
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CO3Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website: www.co.kern.ca.us/grandjury. RESPONSE REQUIRED WITH 90 DAYS: PRESIDING JUDGE KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 CC: FOREPERSON KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 2016-2017 Kern County Grand Jury
No Responses Found 2
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Kern County Board of Supervisors
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