SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 15
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
California’s Prison Industrial
Complex and the Perpetual Crisis
Politics of mass incarceration
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
California Prison Population 1851-2010
(rate per 100,000)
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
California criminal justice expenditures, 1982/83-
present, in constant 2010 dollars per capita
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
Percent of California adults under
correctional supervision, 1983-2008
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
The Governors
Jerry Brown
(1975-1983)
George Deukmejian
(1983-1991)
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
The Governors
Pete Wilson
(1991-1999)
Gray Davis
(1999-2003)
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
The Governors
Arnold Schwarzenegger
(2003 –2010)
Jerry Brown
(2011-present)
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
Major events of the 1990s
• 1990 Governor Deukmejian's Blue Ribbon Commission
Report on Inmate Population Management issued
• Rise of the prison interest groups as a political force
• Passage of over 1000 sentencing enhancement laws
• 1994 Three Strikes Law passed
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
Prison Guards as prison interest group
 1957 CCPOA Founded
 1980s prison expansion fills the
union’s ranks
 1984 – 1995 membership
increases from 5000 to 33,000
under leadership of Don Novey
 Union goals – increase salaries,
promote job stability, and improve
working conditions
 Union adopts aggressive political
strategy to increase prison
population
 Victims rights movement funded to
promote prison expansion
 CCPOA and affiliates promote
harsher sentencing laws
culminating in passage of 3 strikes
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
CCPOA Influence on the Prison Industrial
Complex
• 31,000 members pay $59.42 per month to the CCPOA.
• Union dues total $21.9 million per year.
• 65% of that money goes to operations.
• 35% goes of the budget funds political activities
• The political budget flows out in 6 main directions.
• CCPOA pays for public relations.
• CCPOA pays for lobbying services.
• CCPOA funds affiliate groups.
• CCPOA contributes “soft money” to political parties, political events,
debates.
• CCPOA gives direct contributions to candidates.
• Election winners support the CCPOA political agenda.
• Tough on crime legislation fuels expansion of the correctional system.
• Expanded correctional system adds membership to the CCPOA.
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
California Correctional Peace Officers
Association as successful union
• California prison guards are highest paid in the US –
average salary $73,000 – (not including overtime).
• Retire after 30 years at 90% salary
• Automatic monthly bonus for completing a physical
fitness exam
• Seniority primary basis for job selection
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
California Prison Lobby
• CCPOA
• California District Attorney’s Association
• Crime Victims United
• Doris Tate Crime Victims Group
• California Sheriff’s Association
• Narcotics Officers Association
• Police Chiefs Association
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
Sacramento Prison Industry
Lobbyists
California Peace Officers' Association
California Police Chiefs' Association
California Narcotic Officers
Association
California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers
California Association of Health
Underwriters
California Correctional Supervisors
Organization
Los Angeles District Attorney
www.cjcj.org
© Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013
40 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103
The Future of California’s Corrections
System
• Impact of Plata/Coleman v Brown(2002 & 1994)
• Sentencing reform
• Parole reform
• Realignment

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (20)

4. evolution of parole
4. evolution of parole4. evolution of parole
4. evolution of parole
 
11. plata coleman
11. plata coleman11. plata coleman
11. plata coleman
 
11. juvenile training schools
11. juvenile training schools11. juvenile training schools
11. juvenile training schools
 
1. develop. of the penitentiary system
1. develop. of the penitentiary system1. develop. of the penitentiary system
1. develop. of the penitentiary system
 
2. develop. of san quentin
2. develop. of san quentin2. develop. of san quentin
2. develop. of san quentin
 
8. prison gangs
8. prison gangs8. prison gangs
8. prison gangs
 
Due Process (CJ 471)
Due Process (CJ 471)Due Process (CJ 471)
Due Process (CJ 471)
 
6. delinquency environmental and theories
6. delinquency   environmental and  theories6. delinquency   environmental and  theories
6. delinquency environmental and theories
 
5. delinquency and modern science
5. delinquency and modern science5. delinquency and modern science
5. delinquency and modern science
 
6. special needs offenders - substance abusers
6. special needs offenders - substance abusers6. special needs offenders - substance abusers
6. special needs offenders - substance abusers
 
2. the 19th century roots of community corrections
2. the 19th century roots of community corrections2. the 19th century roots of community corrections
2. the 19th century roots of community corrections
 
4. 19th century positivism and origins of eugenics
4. 19th century positivism and origins of eugenics4. 19th century positivism and origins of eugenics
4. 19th century positivism and origins of eugenics
 
1. official crime measures
1. official crime measures1. official crime measures
1. official crime measures
 
8. the juvenile court movement
8. the juvenile court movement8. the juvenile court movement
8. the juvenile court movement
 
8. the future of community corrections in california
8. the future of community corrections in california8. the future of community corrections in california
8. the future of community corrections in california
 
11. 21st century juvenile justice reform
11. 21st century juvenile justice reform11. 21st century juvenile justice reform
11. 21st century juvenile justice reform
 
3. classical criminology
3. classical criminology3. classical criminology
3. classical criminology
 
6. sex offenders in the community
6. sex offenders in the community6. sex offenders in the community
6. sex offenders in the community
 
7. evolution of the juvenile justice system updated
7. evolution of the juvenile justice system updated7. evolution of the juvenile justice system updated
7. evolution of the juvenile justice system updated
 
Official Crime Measures (CJ 470/SOC 452)
Official Crime Measures (CJ 470/SOC 452)Official Crime Measures (CJ 470/SOC 452)
Official Crime Measures (CJ 470/SOC 452)
 

Viewers also liked (7)

11. plata coleman
11. plata coleman11. plata coleman
11. plata coleman
 
10. juvenile justice flowchart
10. juvenile justice flowchart10. juvenile justice flowchart
10. juvenile justice flowchart
 
9. juvenile court precedents
9. juvenile court precedents9. juvenile court precedents
9. juvenile court precedents
 
12. effective juvenile justice intervention
12. effective juvenile justice intervention12. effective juvenile justice intervention
12. effective juvenile justice intervention
 
3. sentencing and probation practice
3. sentencing and probation practice3. sentencing and probation practice
3. sentencing and probation practice
 
6. special needs of the female offender
6. special needs of the female offender6. special needs of the female offender
6. special needs of the female offender
 
7. collateral consequences of conviction
7. collateral consequences of conviction7. collateral consequences of conviction
7. collateral consequences of conviction
 

Similar to 10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis

Similar to 10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis (20)

10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis
10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis
10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis
 
10. juvenile justice reform in ca 09
10. juvenile justice reform in ca 0910. juvenile justice reform in ca 09
10. juvenile justice reform in ca 09
 
11. The End of the California Youth Authority (CYA) Era
11. The End of the California Youth Authority (CYA) Era11. The End of the California Youth Authority (CYA) Era
11. The End of the California Youth Authority (CYA) Era
 
9. The Development of Youth Corrections Systems
9. The Development of Youth Corrections Systems9. The Development of Youth Corrections Systems
9. The Development of Youth Corrections Systems
 
Closing California Youth Correctional Institutions (CJ 471)
Closing California Youth Correctional Institutions (CJ 471)Closing California Youth Correctional Institutions (CJ 471)
Closing California Youth Correctional Institutions (CJ 471)
 
11. Plata & Coleman Lawsuits
11. Plata & Coleman Lawsuits11. Plata & Coleman Lawsuits
11. Plata & Coleman Lawsuits
 
8. juveniles in adult court
8. juveniles in adult court8. juveniles in adult court
8. juveniles in adult court
 
The Roots of Poverty (CJ 471)
The Roots of Poverty (CJ 471)The Roots of Poverty (CJ 471)
The Roots of Poverty (CJ 471)
 
6. dev. of youth corrections systems
6. dev. of youth corrections systems6. dev. of youth corrections systems
6. dev. of youth corrections systems
 
Issues in Juvenile Justice (CJ 471)
Issues in Juvenile Justice (CJ 471)Issues in Juvenile Justice (CJ 471)
Issues in Juvenile Justice (CJ 471)
 
Juveniles in Adult Courts and Prisons (CJ 471)
Juveniles in Adult Courts and Prisons (CJ 471)Juveniles in Adult Courts and Prisons (CJ 471)
Juveniles in Adult Courts and Prisons (CJ 471)
 
3. preventive agencies and reform schools 1850 1890
3. preventive agencies and reform schools 1850 18903. preventive agencies and reform schools 1850 1890
3. preventive agencies and reform schools 1850 1890
 
Closing the Massachusetts Training Schools (CJ 471)
Closing the Massachusetts Training Schools (CJ 471)Closing the Massachusetts Training Schools (CJ 471)
Closing the Massachusetts Training Schools (CJ 471)
 
2. The Origins of the House of Refuge Movement
2. The Origins of the House of Refuge Movement2. The Origins of the House of Refuge Movement
2. The Origins of the House of Refuge Movement
 
9. closing ma training schools1
9. closing ma training schools19. closing ma training schools1
9. closing ma training schools1
 
5. Founding the California Juvenile Court
5. Founding the California Juvenile Court5. Founding the California Juvenile Court
5. Founding the California Juvenile Court
 
2. origins of the house of refuge movement
2. origins of the house of refuge movement2. origins of the house of refuge movement
2. origins of the house of refuge movement
 
7. youth correction authority dev
7. youth correction authority dev7. youth correction authority dev
7. youth correction authority dev
 
4. The Reform School Era in California
4. The Reform School Era in California4. The Reform School Era in California
4. The Reform School Era in California
 
21st Century Juvenile Justice Reform (CJ 471)
21st Century Juvenile Justice Reform (CJ 471)21st Century Juvenile Justice Reform (CJ 471)
21st Century Juvenile Justice Reform (CJ 471)
 

More from Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (10)

Youth in American History (CJ 471)
Youth in American History (CJ 471)Youth in American History (CJ 471)
Youth in American History (CJ 471)
 
Evolution of Gangs in the U.S. (CJ 471)
Evolution of Gangs in the U.S. (CJ 471)Evolution of Gangs in the U.S. (CJ 471)
Evolution of Gangs in the U.S. (CJ 471)
 
African American Children and Juvenile Justice in the 19th Century (CJ 471)
African American Children and Juvenile Justice in the 19th Century (CJ 471)African American Children and Juvenile Justice in the 19th Century (CJ 471)
African American Children and Juvenile Justice in the 19th Century (CJ 471)
 
Preventive Agencies and Reform Schools 1850-1890
Preventive Agencies and Reform Schools 1850-1890Preventive Agencies and Reform Schools 1850-1890
Preventive Agencies and Reform Schools 1850-1890
 
10. The Demise of Institutional Rehabilitation
10. The Demise of Institutional Rehabilitation10. The Demise of Institutional Rehabilitation
10. The Demise of Institutional Rehabilitation
 
8. The Establishment of the California School for Girls
8. The Establishment of the California School for Girls8. The Establishment of the California School for Girls
8. The Establishment of the California School for Girls
 
7. George Junior Republic at Preston
7. George Junior Republic at Preston7. George Junior Republic at Preston
7. George Junior Republic at Preston
 
6. Eugenics at Whittier
6. Eugenics at Whittier6. Eugenics at Whittier
6. Eugenics at Whittier
 
3. San Francisco History
3. San Francisco History3. San Francisco History
3. San Francisco History
 
1. The Evolution of the State Role in the Treatment of Children
1. The Evolution of the State Role in the Treatment of Children1. The Evolution of the State Role in the Treatment of Children
1. The Evolution of the State Role in the Treatment of Children
 

Recently uploaded

Organic Name Reactions for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptx
Organic Name Reactions  for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptxOrganic Name Reactions  for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptx
Organic Name Reactions for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptxVS Mahajan Coaching Centre
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentInMediaRes1
 
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17Celine George
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxpboyjonauth
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTiammrhaywood
 
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13Steve Thomason
 
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptx
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptxCARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptx
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptxGaneshChakor2
 
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxEmployee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxNirmalaLoungPoorunde1
 
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...Marc Dusseiller Dusjagr
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Educationpboyjonauth
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfsanyamsingh5019
 
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformA Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformChameera Dedduwage
 
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxContemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxRoyAbrique
 
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationInteractive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationnomboosow
 
mini mental status format.docx
mini    mental       status     format.docxmini    mental       status     format.docx
mini mental status format.docxPoojaSen20
 
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Sapana Sha
 
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfConcept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfUmakantAnnand
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Organic Name Reactions for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptx
Organic Name Reactions  for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptxOrganic Name Reactions  for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptx
Organic Name Reactions for the students and aspirants of Chemistry12th.pptx
 
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
 
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17
Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 1 STEP Using Odoo 17
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
 
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
The Most Excellent Way | 1 Corinthians 13
 
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptx
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptxCARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptx
CARE OF CHILD IN INCUBATOR..........pptx
 
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxEmployee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
 
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...
“Oh GOSH! Reflecting on Hackteria's Collaborative Practices in a Global Do-It...
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
 
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdfSanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
Sanyam Choudhary Chemistry practical.pdf
 
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy ReformA Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
A Critique of the Proposed National Education Policy Reform
 
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptxContemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
Contemporary philippine arts from the regions_PPT_Module_12 [Autosaved] (1).pptx
 
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communicationInteractive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
Interactive Powerpoint_How to Master effective communication
 
Staff of Color (SOC) Retention Efforts DDSD
Staff of Color (SOC) Retention Efforts DDSDStaff of Color (SOC) Retention Efforts DDSD
Staff of Color (SOC) Retention Efforts DDSD
 
mini mental status format.docx
mini    mental       status     format.docxmini    mental       status     format.docx
mini mental status format.docx
 
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
Call Girls in Dwarka Mor Delhi Contact Us 9654467111
 
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.CompdfConcept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
Concept of Vouching. B.Com(Hons) /B.Compdf
 

10. california’s prison industrial complex and the perpetual crisis

  • 1. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 California’s Prison Industrial Complex and the Perpetual Crisis Politics of mass incarceration
  • 2. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 California Prison Population 1851-2010 (rate per 100,000)
  • 3. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 California criminal justice expenditures, 1982/83- present, in constant 2010 dollars per capita
  • 4. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 Percent of California adults under correctional supervision, 1983-2008
  • 5. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 The Governors Jerry Brown (1975-1983) George Deukmejian (1983-1991)
  • 6. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 The Governors Pete Wilson (1991-1999) Gray Davis (1999-2003)
  • 7. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 The Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003 –2010) Jerry Brown (2011-present)
  • 8. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 Major events of the 1990s • 1990 Governor Deukmejian's Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Inmate Population Management issued • Rise of the prison interest groups as a political force • Passage of over 1000 sentencing enhancement laws • 1994 Three Strikes Law passed
  • 9. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 Prison Guards as prison interest group  1957 CCPOA Founded  1980s prison expansion fills the union’s ranks  1984 – 1995 membership increases from 5000 to 33,000 under leadership of Don Novey  Union goals – increase salaries, promote job stability, and improve working conditions  Union adopts aggressive political strategy to increase prison population  Victims rights movement funded to promote prison expansion  CCPOA and affiliates promote harsher sentencing laws culminating in passage of 3 strikes
  • 10. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103
  • 11. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 CCPOA Influence on the Prison Industrial Complex • 31,000 members pay $59.42 per month to the CCPOA. • Union dues total $21.9 million per year. • 65% of that money goes to operations. • 35% goes of the budget funds political activities • The political budget flows out in 6 main directions. • CCPOA pays for public relations. • CCPOA pays for lobbying services. • CCPOA funds affiliate groups. • CCPOA contributes “soft money” to political parties, political events, debates. • CCPOA gives direct contributions to candidates. • Election winners support the CCPOA political agenda. • Tough on crime legislation fuels expansion of the correctional system. • Expanded correctional system adds membership to the CCPOA.
  • 12. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 California Correctional Peace Officers Association as successful union • California prison guards are highest paid in the US – average salary $73,000 – (not including overtime). • Retire after 30 years at 90% salary • Automatic monthly bonus for completing a physical fitness exam • Seniority primary basis for job selection
  • 13. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 California Prison Lobby • CCPOA • California District Attorney’s Association • Crime Victims United • Doris Tate Crime Victims Group • California Sheriff’s Association • Narcotics Officers Association • Police Chiefs Association
  • 14. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 Sacramento Prison Industry Lobbyists California Peace Officers' Association California Police Chiefs' Association California Narcotic Officers Association California Association of Code Enforcement Officers California Association of Health Underwriters California Correctional Supervisors Organization Los Angeles District Attorney
  • 15. www.cjcj.org © Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice 2013 40 Boardman Place San Francisco, CA 94103 The Future of California’s Corrections System • Impact of Plata/Coleman v Brown(2002 & 1994) • Sentencing reform • Parole reform • Realignment