31
Custody
Programs & Services
Program Participation
Moral Recognition Therapy
48
HEARTS
182
Parenting Skills
167
Anger Management
136
High School Diploma Recipients
8
Self Reliance Program
24
The Sheriff's Office partners with other county agencies and non-profit groups to provide a variety of programs and services for inmates. Many of the programs are voluntary and focus on cognitive behavior, while others address various addictions. The programs offered are not easy and require many weeks of hard work and dedication. At the conclusion of the program, the participant receives recognition and a certificate for their hard work.
Jail staff works with the El Dorado County
Office of Education providing the Adult
Education Program. The program allows
inmates who have not previously completed
their schooling to work toward receiving their
High School Diploma or G.E.D. This program
has been very successful, awarding many
diplomas while in custody. Adult Education
also offers a Water Treatment Technical
Program, career and technical education,
academic skills, career planning, as well as a
variety of electives to chose from. Every single
student that attends is given the opportunity to
learn and grow.
The Culinary Program has participated in several fundraisers throughout the county. Most recently, the program provided desserts for an FFA fundraiser at a local high school. The culinary program has participated in the El Dorado County Chili Cook Off, as well as several other competitions held during the El Dorado County Fair. This year at the fair, the culinary program won Best in Show; six first place ribbons, five second place ribbons and three third place ribbons. This program brings the participants pride and a tangible skill they can use to find employment once released from custody.
New this year is the Self Reliance Program. 'Self Reliance - Get The Career You Want' is a course for inmates who are looking for a job or a better career after incarceration. It teaches confidence and self discipline. This course includes information pertaining to how to dress for the job you want, networking and interviewing as well as creation of important documents, such as resumes and cover letters. This course has proven promising for the future. Inmates are discovering new possibilities and skills and recognizing a potential to become a contributing member of society.