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The United States is shutting down a California prison that has been facing issues with sexual abuse. The Bureau of Prisons mentioned in a memo that they are dealing with financial challenges and a large amount of needed repairs and maintenance.
Written by Glenn Thrush
Writing from the nation
The Bureau of Prisons has decided to close a well-known women’s prison in California due to widespread sexual abuse. In addition, they are also closing six other facilities as part of a larger effort to consolidate their operations. A memo was sent to bureau staff on Thursday informing them of these changes.
Earlier this year, Colette S. Peters, the director of the bureau, mentioned the possibility of closing the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, located approximately 30 miles east of San Francisco. This facility used to accommodate 600 inmates but faced years of abuse that resulted in the removal of several high-ranking officials and legal actions against the former warden and chaplain. Peters pointed out reasons such as inadequate staffing, deteriorating infrastructure, and the expensive cost of living in the Bay Area as factors contributing to the potential closure.
The closure of small, minimum-security prison camps in states like Minnesota, West Virginia, Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Colorado was part of a larger package deal.
An official from the bureau wrote to the union representing prison employees, explaining that they are facing tough budget challenges and have a large backlog of repairs and maintenance. This is why they are closing some facilities.
Approximately 400 positions will be removed as a result of the move. Employees will be given the chance to transfer to other locations with available openings. If they decline to relocate, they will be let go from their current position, according to the memorandum.
Officials stated that the bureau is not reducing its workforce and is dedicated to securing positions for all employees who wish to stay with the agency. The reassignments are intended to improve staffing levels and reduce the exhaustion experienced by employees from mandatory overtime.
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