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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Santa Cruz County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Breaking the Circle of Dependence
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Findings 4 findings
F1
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At the time of our investigation, there did not appear to be an independent third- party analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of programs using AB 109 funding.
F2
Page 26
The process for obtaining referrals to these programs is cumbersome.
F3
Page 26
There are no written guidelines for inmate program eligibility.
F4
Page 26
Further post-release services for ex-inmates are needed.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 26Although the treatment program contracts may not be fully utilized yet, Santa Cruz County should continue to give one-third of the AB 109 funding to treatment programs.
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R2Page 26The Probation Department should contract with an independent data analyst to help determine which programs are the most effective.
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R3Page 26The Probation Department should simplify the process of inmate referrals so that services can be administered fairly and expeditiously, and implement a system to track referrals to each program.
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R4Page 26The Probation Department should institute a policy outlining qualifying criteria, time requirements, and referral conduits for obtaining services.
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R5Page 26The Partnership should allocate additional funding for post-release programs. Breaking the Circle of Dependence 26 Santa Cruz County Grand Jury Final Report 2012-2013