. >> i've been here since 2003, before that i was at atascadero. that's a lot more structured and a lot more secured. >> some of these individuals that are committed you know they find the state hospital setting as a place where they can be a lot stronger and prey on weaker people than if they were in prison. >> we are looking at increasing the resources where we can and figuring out how we can better accommodate the needs of staff wanting to have them on the units. >> reporter: much needed help that staff and patients say can't come soon enough. >>> jeff willard massey was first admitted into state prison as a teenager. he was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in life for the killing of janet gross. two months ago on the day of the sentencing, alex savedge spoke to the family of the victim. >> reporter: 20 to 25 years for jess massey. the state hospital patient that strangled janet gross. capache says his sister was murdered by a man she was trying to help. >> she's a very caring, loving individual and just lived for others rather than herself. >> repor