DATE:
October 22, 2024
03
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REPORT OF INCARCERATED PERSONS' WELFARE FUND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Incarcerated Persons' Welfare Fund (IPWF) was established to provide for the welfare of incarcerated individuals. Funds are expended primarily for educational, vocational, and behavioral training that supports individuals transitioning from a detention facility back to their local communities. These types of programs are essential to decreasing the rate of return to custody, contributing to the successful reunification of families, and promoting an overall positive impact intended to reduce future involvement with the justice system.
Today's request is for the Board of Supervisors to receive an itemized report of expenditures from the Sheriff's Incarcerated Persons' Welfare Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24, as required under California Penal Code section 4025.
RECOMMENDATION
SHERIFF
1. Receive the San Diego Sheriff's Office Fiscal Year 2023-24 report of Incarcerated Persons' Welfare Fund expenditures.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Incarcerated Persons' Welfare Fund (IPWF) is expended to provide for the welfare of incarcerated persons and to assist in their transition from detention facilities back into the community through educational, vocational, and behavioral training. Providing quality educational and psychosocial intervention in detention facilities assures that vulnerable populations who have experienced incarceration will not be deprived of opportunities to create post-release positive outcomes. Successful reentry and reintegration allows individuals to not only become, but hopefully remain, contributing members of their communities. Due to the unique detention and reentry environment, it is critical to partner with program providers that can adapt to the setting and provide the highest quality learning experiences, credentials, and behavioral treatment. Th...
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