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Ward Per Capita Cost

WARD PER CAPITA COST
  Restorative Justice  
Fiscal Year 2004/05

Per Capita Cost     $49,200

Pie Chart - Per Capita Cost
Treatment Services
Casework
$3,695
5%

Includes individual and group counseling and therapy sessions and such programs as Work Experience/Employability Skills Training, and recreational/cultural activities.

Mental Heath Treatment
$11,824
6%

These programs are developed for individuals with serious emotional needs and whose treatment needs cannot be met solely in a basic program. It includes the Intensive Treatment Program, Sex Offender Program, Specialized Behavioral Treatment Program, Correctional Treatment Program, Intercare Facilities, General Population Out-patient, and Specialized Counseling Program.

General Population
$4,434
16%

The eight institutions and three Youth Conservation Camps must operate 24 hours a day every day of the year and provides core basic programs.

Special Management Programs
$1,478
2%

Includes Youth Conservation Camps, Lock-up Units, Pre-Camps and the Foster Grandparent Program.

Formal Drug Programs
$296
0.4%

Provides substance abuse treatment needs which focuses on addictive behaviors and chemical dependencies.

Education
$9,607
13%

Includes academic and vocational education teachers and support costs.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Medical
$3,695
5%

This includes general medical care plus dental care. Minimum health standards have to be maintained.

Religion
$296
0.4%

Includes Catholic, Protestant Chaplain, and Muslim, Native American and other religious sects.

Training
$148
0.2%

Includes the cost of basic academy for peace officers.

Security
$13,302
18%

Includes security staff, detention and transportation costs.

Business Operations
$2,217
3%

Includes Facilities Operations and other administrative functions.

Feeding
$2,956
4%

The Youth Authority provides three meals a day and is the only agency of its kind to meet the daily nutritional requirements recommended by the Federal Government.

Facilities Operations
$4,434
6%

The eight secure institutions and three Youth Conservation Camps must operate 24 hours a day every day of the year. Ward crews augment professional staff to help with institutional maintenance.

Subs and Personal Care
$15,518
21%

Includes the cost of clothing, laundry and other personal care items, such as towels, toilet paper, etc.