Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2010-2011
Bridging the Gap at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility Are the Boys and the Taxpayers Being Short-Changed?
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Orin Allen is a cost-effective alternative to the Juvenile Hall facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Orin Allen should remain open to provide programs for non-violent youth offenders.
F2
There is no formal training in construction, food preparation or horticulture.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Probation and Office of Education should explore adding vocational classes to supplement classroom education with the assistance of General Services.
F3
Residents do not routinely perform minor facility maintenance and repairs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Office of Education should consider incorporating minor repair and maintenance projects into the current woodshop curriculum to supplement classroom instruction.
F4
There are no regularly scheduled collaborative planning sessions between the County Probation Department and Office of Education leadership concerning the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Probation and Office of Education leaders should establish collaborative planning sessions concerning rehabilitation programs at Orin Allen.
F5
Management personnel at the Office of Education have varying levels of knowledge about the execution of their educational programs currently offered at Orin Allen.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Office of Education should identify a management person to be the Orin Allen site expert.
F6
The Rossmoor Senior Tutors provide a valuable service to the residents of the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The Board of Supervisors should publicly recognize the Rossmoor Senior Tutors for their long and dedicated service to Orin Allen.
F7
Community volunteers provide additional enrichment opportunities for Orin Allen residents.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The Board of Supervisors should assign a liaison to solicit community volunteers to provide enrichment programs for the Orin Allen residents.
No Responses Found 3
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