Special Training Set for Violence-Prone Inmates

Some of the state's most violent inmates may be brought to Folsom for special training to change their behavior, under a plan proposed by the Department of Corrections.

The proposal, which could start July 1, would send at least 380 violence-prone inmates through at least two years of classes, training and therapy at California State Prison, Sacramento, which adjoins Folsom State Prison.

Death row inmates would not be included.

Officials hope that by stripping inmates of privileges and rewarding only those who make progress, the department will reform prisoners' behavior.