Madera County Grand Jury • 2015-2016 • Agency Response

State of California- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor Division of Adult*

Published: April 12, 2016 3 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F3, F4

Findings and Recommendations 11 findings

F2
Prison Warden and staff should be commended for emphasizing rehabilitation. Thank you. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Brian Davi, Administrative Assistant/Public Information Officer, at (559) 665-5531, extension 5012 or via the mail. D. K. JOHNSON Warden + . and the second second second second
No recommendations for this finding
F5
For qualified inmates, family visits are allowed in special units Thursday through Sunday on a rotating basis. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
All of the inmates who interacted with the grand jury were cordial and polite. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The custody staff was professional, approachable and informative providing documentation as requested. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Qualified inmates may work in one of the prison's industrial facilities. These positions are highly sought and have waiting lists. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
CCWF has various opportunities for qualified inmates. These include assembling wiring harnesses (for All-Wire Inc., Chowchilla, CA), agricultural training, manufacturing flags, working on the fire crews and attending cosmetology school. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Inmates participating in industrial programs are paid wages. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Inmates are offered vocational training that will enable a head start toward employment when released. Employers often seek out and hire selected inmates immediately upon their release. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
As part of the agricultural training, inmates work in adjacent almond orchards and alfalfa fields. I agree with this finding. Madera Grand Jury - CCWF CAP ŧ
No recommendations for this finding
F13
CCWF Fire Crew inmates staff Fire Station No. 5. They respond to fires and emergency calls within 250 mile radius of the prison. They also work with Cal Fire as mutual aid. They conduct 10 fire drills per year and an annual evacuation drill. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
Since 2013, there have been 48 high school diplomas, 210 GED's and 70 AA degrees earned by inmates. I agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding

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