Audit Finds California’s Sexually Violent Predator Release Program Faces Significant Challenges

Audit Finds California’s Sexually Violent Predator Release Program Faces Significant Challenges
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officers patrol a prison in San Quentin, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A state audit, published on Oct. 15, of California’s program to place sexually violent predators in homes after they are released from prison or state hospitals found that the state lacked effective oversight of its contractor.

In general, State Auditor Grant Parks found that people who participated in the program—which places restrictions and conditions on released prisoners—were convicted of new offenses less often than those who didn’t.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.