AB 788
Prisons: facilities for female offenders.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Appropriations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the care and treatment of female offenders in California’s prison system. It proposes significant changes to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s structure, including the creation of a dedicated Division of Female Programs and Services, and a Gender Responsive Strategies Commission. The bill also mandates a comprehensive reform master plan, updated staffing analyses, and trauma-informed training for staff, all with the goal of creating a safer and more rehabilitative environment for women incarcerated in the state.
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