Finding F2
MCGJ finds that plans to incorporate welding tradesmen courses have not been implemented, and only a fraction of the detention facilities' yard space was being utilized for agricultural or other vocational functions. The MCGJ also finds the woodworking shop was not in ongoing trade use.
Jury report: Change Is In Their Hands · PDF page 11
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Madera County Probation Department
The department says youth continue receiving welding and woodworking courses on and off site, workshop use awaits ventilation work, and garden expansion must preserve emergency access and meet safety rules.
Read official response · PDF page 1All three material propositions receive relevant discussion. The statement about continued courses implies disagreement with part of F2, while ventilation and garden constraints qualify facility use. The letter does not clearly label which portions it accepts or disputes and provides no implementation deadline.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.