March 22, 2008
ASH watching Paso for ripple effects
Administrators and union leaders at Atascadero State Hospital are monitoring plans for a new correctional facility in Paso Robles, but say it's too early to tell whether the proposals could trigger a renewed exodus of mental health workers from ASH.
The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has outlined a plan that would transform El Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility on Airport Road into a prison as soon as next year. The boys school is expected to close July 31 because of state budget cuts.
State officials say building a larger prison will help alleviate overcrowding in other facilities. The plans for a 1,000- inmate prison, a fire camp with low-level adult inmates and a state re-entry facility for prisoners within one year of parole are all under review by state and local officials…
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