San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
Vacant, Valuable, and Vulnerable: Reimagining San Mateo County’s Youth Services Facilities Release Date: July 16, 2025
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
San Mateo County's youth services facilities are underutilized despite significant investment. Public funds are supporting largely empty facilities, although viable innovative reuse proposals already exist.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Board of Supervisors should commission a comprehensive Master Plan for Youth Facility Utilization by January 1, 2026, with final publication
F2
Youth ages 18 to 25 who commit a crime after their 18th birthday are incarcerated in an adult jail, creating a disparity of rehabilitative services for young adults.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office should explore the feasibility of expanding rehabilitative services for young adults aged 18 to 25 in custody, comparable to those offered at the Youth Services Center. A written feasibility report outlining service options, resource needs, and potential timelines should be submitted to the Board of Supervisors and Civil Grand Jury
No Responses Found 2
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