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Findings and Recommendations
6 findings
There is an inadequate supply of vests for officers' safety.
Related Recommendations (1)
There needs to be an increased availability of vests to any officer having direct contact with inmates.
Food quality is lacking appeal and variety. There is over packaging of food items.
Related Recommendations (1)
Input should be sought from similar facilities, i.e. juvenile detention center in Marysville, to upgrade the quality of food served. More training and involvement for inmates in food preparation and service might be helpful.
Educational opportunities are limited.
Related Recommendations (1)
There needs to be an increased availability of educational opportunities. Excellent resources are to be found from the library and County Office of Education sources. An increase of direct access to services from the local library that could include literacy, high school diploma and citizenship access.
The Grand Jury finds the outdoor recreation area at the Juvenile Hall deteriorated and repairs are needed.
Related Recommendations (1)
In addition to the literacy program that has begun in the jail by a Library volunteer, an increase of direct access to services from the Library could include citizenship COLUSA COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT | 2022-2023 access as well as advertising in the Library newsletter for more volunteer led programs and activities
The Grand Jury finds all staff they encountered had the best interests of the youth in their care at heart COLUSA COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT | 2022-2023
Related Recommendations (1)
Communicate specifically to parents that children with physical illnesses have the right to an IEP. COLUSA COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT | 2022-2023
The Grand Jury finds that the vocational certificates offered (i.e., welding) are beneficial and positive.
Related Recommendations (1)
Provide training to teachers, staff and coaches regarding bullying.
Additional Recommendations
2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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CCOE should place a prominent link to official complaint procedure on their website in both English and Spanish and any other language needed.
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CCOE should ensure each school district places a prominent link to the formal complaint procedure on their website in both English and Spanish and any other language needed.
