DATE:
October 19, 2021
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REPORT OF INMATE WELFARE FUND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Inmate Welfare Fund (IWF) was established for the purpose of providing for the welfare of incarcerated individuals. Funds are expended primarily for educational, vocational, and behavioral training necessary to make a positive transition back to the local community. These types of programs are essential to decreasing the rate of recidivism, contributing to the successful reunification of families, and having a direct impact on reducing future criminal behavior.
This is a request for the Board of Supervisors to receive an itemized report of expenditures from the Sheriff's Department Inmate Welfare Fund, as required under California Penal Code section 4025.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SHERIFF
Receive the San Diego Sheriff's Department Fiscal Year 2020-21 report of Inmate Welfare Fund expenditures.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Inmate Welfare Fund (IWF) is expended for the purpose of providing for the welfare of incarcerated individuals and to assist them to prepare for positively transitioning back into the community through educational, vocational, and behavioral training. The goal of the IWF programs is to not only support healthy and productive activities and support while individuals are in detention facilities, but to increase their likelihood of successfully reintegrating back into community. The benefit of the IWF is shared with all incarcerated individuals and they are enrolled in as many programs where they meet eligibility requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
N/A
BACKGROUND
Penal Code section 4025 provides for the administration of an Inmate Welfare Fund. Penal Code section 402...
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