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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

El Dorado County Juvenile Hall, South Lake Tahoe

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 22
The facility was generally in excellent condition with three exceptions which have been approved for remediation through the current capital improvement plan. The three areas which need renovation are: A. The recreation area - the top of the walls of the area is open to the outside and therefore extremely cold during the winter months. B. A pass-through window needs repair. C. An acoustic problem (vibration noise) in the classroom needs repair.
F2 Page 22
Staffing can be a problem due to the high cost of either living locally or commuting.
F3 Page 22
All probation and education staff is dedicated to increasing a young person's ability to succeed in his/her environment. Programs are in place to educate, 15 support, and promote youthful offenders and their families in effective rehabilitation information and strategies. These programs include the Challenge Program, the Ranch Program, counseling programs, mental health programs, and many vocational programs.
F4 Page 23
There have been no fights in three years.
F5 Page 23
The concern for the health of at-risk youngsters incarcerated in a juvenile correctional facility has been thoroughly reviewed. The Grand Jury finds that the probation staff and the educational staff have gone above and beyond what is required. In addition to sending for and receiving complete school records (including proof of immunization) within 24 hours of intake, the probation staff has also initiated a more effective health review upon in-take.

Recommendations 2