Reports & Research
Ward Per Capita Cost
WARD PER CAPITA COST
Restorative Justice
Fiscal Year 2004/05

Treatment Services
Casework
$3,585
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
$11,472
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
$4,302
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
$1,434
2%
Includes Youth Conservation Camps, Lock-up Units, Pre-Camps and the Foster Grandparent Program.
Formal Drug Programs
$287
0.4%
Provides substance abuse treatment needs which focuses on addictive behaviors and chemical dependencies.
Education
$9,321
13%
Includes academic and vocational education teachers and support costs.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Medical
$3,585
5%
This includes general medical care plus dental care. Minimum health standards have to be maintained.
Religion
$287
0.4%
Includes Catholic, Protestant Chaplain, and Muslim, Native American and other religious sects.
Training
$143
0.2%
Includes the cost of basic academy for peace officers.
Security
$12,906
18%
Includes security staff, detention and transportation costs.
Business Operations
$2,151
3%
Includes Facilities Operations and other administrative functions.
Feeding
$2,868
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
$4,302
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
$15,057
21%
Includes the cost of clothing, laundry and other personal care items, such as towels, toilet paper, etc.


