Prison Reform and Rehabilitation Strike Teams

Strike Teams to Drive Rehabilitation Improvements, Spur Necessary Construction

Two strike teams created by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in May 2007 have begun planning an effort to guide CDCR in its effort to reduce overcrowding and increase rehabilitation and reentry opportunities statewide.

Both strike teams will report their recommendations and provide a progress roadmap directly to CDCR Secretary James E. Tilton as well as provide key recommendations on construction and rehabilitation challenges. Their work is expected to continue through the Summer of 2008.

One strike team will direct reform of prison rehabilitation programs; the other will ensure that the construction of correctional facilities is expedited. The teams are made up of more than 20 experts from universities, community organizations and state government. The two strike teams will work in tandem together.

• Gov. Schwarzenegger Creates Strike Teams to Implement Historic Prison Reform Plan (5/11/07) http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/6197/
• Governor’s Rehabilitation Strike Team Releases Report (01/25/08) - View Full Report

Facility Construction Strike Team Members
Rehabilitation Strike Team Members