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Florida Department of Corrections
Michael D. Crews, Secretary

Monthly Fact Sheet
March 2003
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Inmate Programs

There were 40,149 work and program assignments available for the 59,843 inmates that were available to work on December 31, 2002. That is, 67.1% of the available inmate population had meaningful work or program opportunities.


Inmates Enrolled

Program During Month Last Day of Month
Academic 7,429 6,344
Vocational 3,163 2,747
Substance Abuse Treatment 1,337 1,153
Transition Program 6,892 3,847
Total 18,821 14,091

Program Completions

Program During
Month		 Fiscal Year
to Date
Mandatory Academic Education Program (MAEP)* 143 631
GEDs Earned 2** 654
Vocational Certificates 128 1,194
Substance Abuse Treatment 98 958
Transition Program 2,067 10,321
Total 2,438 13,758


*MAEP began 11/1/02.
** During February 2003, GED scoring was delayed.

Number of vocational programs with employment partnerships on the last day of the month: 20

Percent of required* average daily attendance during the month (February 2003): Academic=118%; Vocational=119%

*Required for Academic Classes= 18 students per day
*Required for Vocational Classes= 15 students per day

Monthly Fact Sheet
March 2003
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