Improving In-Prison Rehabilitation Programs

Dec 6, 2017 - These evaluations would allow the state to assess ( 1)  t he cost ‑effectiveness of its rehabilitation programs, ( 2)  w hich programs are most effective at reducing recidivism, ( 3)  w hether further expansion of such programs is appropriate, ( 4)  w hether existing programs need to be modified to improve their impact on inmate outcomes, and (
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3720

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

The 2023-24 Budget: Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Testing Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - Evidence Tested at Various Laboratories. SAE and RADS kits may be tested in state, local, or private laboratories. The Department of Justice ’s Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) provides criminal laboratory services —including DNA testing as well as SAE and RADS kits testing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4714

The 2020-21 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 18, 2020 - For example, CDCR and CSU would need to collaborate to determine: ( 1)  w hich majors would be offered, ( 2)  w hich inmates would be eligible for enrollment, ( 3)  w hat specific courses and services (such as tutoring, academic counseling, and career advising) would be offered to ensure inmates can successfully complete bachelor ’s degrees, ( 4)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4164

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Justice

Jan 31, 2017 - Additionally, this section works w ith other government agencies and stakeholders to reduce tobacco sales to minors. The Tobacco Litigation and Enforcement Section is estimated to receive $3.2  million —$2.9  million General Fund and $0.3  million special fund —to support approximately ten authorized positions in 2016 ‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3543

The 2018-19 Budget: Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 27, 2018 - Specifically, we find that the proposal ( 1)  i s not evidence based; ( 2)  w ould not target high ‑risk, high ‑need individuals; ( 3)  w ould be unlikely to lead to employment for participants; ( 4)  w ould likely not be cost ‑effective; and ( 5)  i ncludes resources that are not fully justified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3762

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor's Proposals for CDCR Operations

Feb 8, 2022 - For example, the department has not provided projections of the number of inmates and employees requiring tests, costs per tests, or the amount of expected overtime that led to these projections. Also,  given that current research suggests that COVID ‑19 is not commonly spread through surfaces, it is unclear why the department needs additional funding related to cleaning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4517

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 19, 2025 - In contrast, counties and cities that use their own resources to support their labs —or those that decide they want to pay a private laboratory for testing —have a greater incentive to carefully prioritize what evidence should be tested and how quickly it should be done.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4972

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 6 (Corrections)

Sep 7, 2023 - The threat to the health and safety of both people living in prisons and working in prisons resulted in the administration implementing a number of personnel policies related to staff testing for the virus, mask wearing, and vaccination.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4800

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor's Criminal Justice Proposals

Feb 19, 2019 - The department measures inmate literacy and educational attainment by administering the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) to inmates. An inmate ’s score on the test indicates the grade level at which they are able to read and is used to help prioritize inmates for placement in education programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3940