2010 - 2011 Final Report- Valley State Prison for Women

Conclusions 1

• CL1
  The Grand Jury concludes that the Laundry and Optical Laboratory are well run, efficient operations that afford inmates the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience for job opportunities upon release. The Grand Jury concludes that prolonged exposure to the high noise level in the central kitchen area may contribute to health issues. The Grand Jury concludes that budget constraints have greatly reduced educational programs and opportunities for inmates. The Grand Jury concludes that dispensing generic medications whenever possible could result in significant annual savings. The Grand Jury concludes that the special treatment of inmates in housing units D-1 and D-3 may not follow requirements for fair and impartial treatment. Recommendations: The Grand Jury recommends that the noise levels in the central kitchen area be evaluated for possible safety hazards. The Grand Jury recommends that generic medications be dispensed whenever possible. The Grand Jury recommends that VSPW Administration evaluate whether the facility is in compliance with the requirements for fair and impartial treatment of inmates. Respondent: Written response required pursuant to PC 933(c) Valley State Prison for Women Warden P.O. Box 99 Chowchilla, CA 93610-0099 Respondents: Response optional Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Room 400S Sacramento, CA 95811