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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The facilities occupied by SYC were built in the early 1950s and do not meet current codes and standards (e.g., they are not handicapped accessible).
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F2
There is no air conditioning. Temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees in the summer.
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R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F3
Staff office space is extremely small and cramped.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F4
The on-site school adjacent to the housing unit is a small one-room structure where all pertinent grade levels are taught.
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R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F5
The primary outside recreational area is a small grassy space next to the housing unit.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F6
The on-site garden area needs additional work.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
A study should be initiated to find a better facility for SYC. Required Responses to Findings None Required Responses to Recommendations Chief, Probation Department: R1 and R2 26
F7
Nineteen SYC youth have been matched to mentors through the Mentor Program and presentations made to Sonoma State University.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The Rotary Club of Oakmont is building a storage/greenhouse for SYC to use in its Garden Project. Conclusions 25 The Probation Department employees and support staff who daily manage and run SYC are dedicated professionals. Although their full abilities are impeded by the antiquated physical plant in which they must operate, the programs provided to the youth in residence are doing well. The Dog Assistance Program, which teaches respect and patience, is especially liked by the youth because their self-esteem is increased as progress is made. SYC is receiving some help in its Mentor Program and in its Garden Project from the community, and this is appreciated. However, even after the new Juvenile Justice Center is completed in mid 2005, SYC residents will stay in their same old dreary worn-out building. What is sorely needed is a new facility for SYC.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1A “Needs Assessment” should be developed for SYC, similar to the one for Juvenile Hall.
Conclusions 1
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CL125 The Probation Department employees and support staff who daily manage and run SYC are dedicated professionals. Although their full abilities are impeded by the antiquated physical plant in which they must operate, the programs provided to the youth in residence are doing well. The Dog Assistance Program, which teaches respect and patience, is especially liked by the youth because their self-esteem is increased as progress is made. SYC is receiving some help in its Mentor Program and in its Garden Project from the community, and this is appreciated. However, even after the new Juvenile Justice Center is completed in mid 2005, SYC residents will stay in their same old dreary worn-out building. What is sorely needed is a new facility for SYC.