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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 Page 26

At the time of our investigation, there did not appear to be an independent third-

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

R1
Page 26

Although the treatment program contracts may not be fully utilized yet, Santa Cruz
R2
Page 26

The Probation Department should contract with an independent data analyst to
R3
Page 26

The Probation Department should simplify the process of inmate referrals so that
R4
Page 26

The Probation Department should institute a policy outlining qualifying criteria, time
R5
Page 26

The Partnership should allocate additional funding for post-release programs.