2010 - 2011 Final Report - Central California Women’s Facility

Conclusions 1

• CL1
  The Grand Jury concludes that CCWF is well managed and maintained by an organized, efficient, and dedicated staff. The Grand Jury concludes that due to budget cuts the educational and vocational programs, which motivate an inmate's behavior in a positive manner, are suffering the most. The Station #5 inmate program is a prime example of what works. Eighty percent of the inmate participants do not return to prison. They leave the program well equipped to support themselves and their family and re-join society. The average recidivism rate is 70% for the general population. The Grand Jury concludes that medical treatment is the largest CCWF operating budget expenditure. As long as medical treatment is under federal receivership, this will not change. The Grand Jury concludes that energy/water management could be achieved by instituting prudent conservation measures. Recommendations: The Grand Jury recommends that in order to avoid additional strain on budgets in educational and vocational programs, additional volunteers be recruited. The Grand Jury recommends that CCWF evaluate the need for an expansion of inmate programs similar to the one sponsored and supported by the Fire Department. The Grand Jury recommends that each department/division of the prison seek cost cutting measures. Special emphasis should be made in the areas of recycling and energy/water conservation. While costs saving measures are in place, more should be done in the areas of recycling and energy/water conservation. The Grand Jury recommends that the Prison Industries Authority review safety measures for production and manufacturing activities. Respondents: Written response required pursuant to PC933(c) Central California Women's Facility Warden 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, CA 95811 Respondent: Response Optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637