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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Amador County Grand Jury • 2010-2011

Amador County Unified School District

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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F1 Page 37
At PGYCC, members of the various gangs are required to live and work together. No gang activity is tolerated. A youth will be immediately transferred to another institution if this policy is violated. (Fact #7.)
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F2 Page 37
Both the CDCR-DJJ and CALFIRE staff work to build a good relationship with each youth, using professional courtesy when addressing them. As a result, PGYCC has evolved from a strict military atmosphere to a more interactive one. (Facts #9 & 10)
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F3 Page 37
The youths placed at PGYCC are considered the "cream of the crop." The staff feels responsible for making each one succeed in the program. A low rate of recidivism at PGYCC (28%) compares favorably to national figures (60%-70). (Facts # 2, 3 & 5)
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F4 Page 37
Youths learn a strong work ethic. Many of them have grown up on the streets without an opportunity to acquire social and work-related skills. PGYCC focuses on steering them toward becoming productive members of society. (Facts # 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 16)
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F5 Page 37
A concerted effort is made to find job opportunities for each young man. Case Managers keep in touch with them through phone follow-ups. (Fact #12)
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F6 Page 37
The State of California benefits significantly from PGYCCs low cost, high quality firefighting resources. (Facts # 16 & 18)
No recommendations for this finding