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11)." Closing some institutions would save the state money, and enable the state to implement programs to lower recidivism rates. This would also allow the state to keep a tighter monitoring system at all levels of the CYA. Since many of the buildings are older, spending money on renovations many not be the best decision...
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The same question can be asked about the entire institution. "If the location and configuration of an institution is such that it cannot effectively manage and provide programs for today's ward population, it my be appropriate to consider closure and development of a replacement institution (Department of Youth Authority, pg...
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