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Outcomes / Cost benefitsThe 1997 Legislative Analyst’s Report onPrison Population growth determined that if theAmity results could be replicated through anexpansion of substance abuse treatment to10,000 beds over seven years, the state wouldnot have to build an additional 4,700 beds. Thatscenario would also result in a one time capitaloutlay savings of $210,000,000 with annualsavings of $80,000,000 a year.
Amity Model adopted by CDCThe results of the Amity/RJD program have becomethe “template” for the expansion of therapeuticcommunity type drug treatment within CDC.In 1996 there were 400 TC beds…Currently 9,000 beds with funded aftercare havebeen authorized by the State Legislature.Amity’s TC at California State Prison at LosAngeles County, started in 1998, is the first to bringthis type of intensive TC to Level IVoffenders…………..
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