The Effect of Prison Industry on Recidivism – An Evaluation of CALPIA

The Effect of Prison Industry on Recidivism – An Evaluation of CALPIA

November 2021

James Hess and Susan Turner, University of California, Irvine

California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is a self‐supporting training and production program currently operating within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This report focuses on the recidivism outcomes of individuals who had participated in CALPIA programs, compared to similar individuals who were on the waitlist, but did not participate in CALPIA.

Validation of the PSA in Los Angeles County

Validation of the PSA in LA County – Final Report – Updated Jan 2021

September 2020 (Updated January 2021)

James Hess and Susan Turner, University of California, Irvine

Division of Juvenile Justice – Treatment Model Process Evaluation

DJJ Treatment Model Process Evaluation FINAL

May 2020

Kristy Matsuda, James Hess, and Susan Turner, University of California, Irvine

Division of Juvenile Justice – Data Systems Evaluation

DJJ Data Systems Evaluation Report FINAL

April 2020

Kristy Matsuda, Susan Turner, and James Hess, University of California, Irvine

CSRA – Assessing Performance of the CSRA after California’s Public Safety Realignment and Prop. 47

CSRA – Assessing Performance of the CSRA after CA’s Public Safety Realignment and Prop 47

June 2017

James Hess, Ph.D. and Susan Turner, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine