Butte County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
• Agency Response
Response to:
Juvenile Hall
Butte County Probation Department*
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The average number of wards housed in three pods is fifty five. 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.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Adequate funding should be made available to maintain the existing three pods. 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.
F2
Table Mountain School allows students to continue to progress academically, so they can mainstream back into public school upon their release. This respondent agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
TMS classrooms should remain fully functioning in each of the three existing pods. 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.
F3
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. This respondent agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Boys and Girls Club should remain in operation at JH 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.
F4
Foster Grandparents provide role models for the youth, offering a non-authoritarian ear to talk to. This respondent agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Foster Grandparent Program and other after-school and evening activities provided by community groups should continue. The recommendation has been implemented This concludes Probation Department's response to the Grand Jury findings and recommendations for fiscal year 2008-2009. Submitted by: John M. Wardell Chief Probation Officer
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