THE SPECIAL ARBITER’S REPORT TO THE COURT REGARDING DEFENDANTS’ PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE REVISED FINAL APPROVED AMENDED COMPREHENSIVE WORK PLAN

This report summarizes the Special Arbiter’s findings and related recommendations concerning certain performance standards required by the January 2010 Revised Final Approved Amended Comprehensive Work Plan1 (“January 2010 Work Plan”) related to the use of the Youth Services Center (“YSC”) as a facility for detained youth, the educational program at the New Beginnings Youth Development Center (“NB”), and the structured recreational activities afforded to youth in secure confinement. A draft version of this report was provided to the parties for review and comment on June 9, 2010, and a revised draft on July 2, 2010.