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Santa Cruz County Grand Jury • 2013-2014

Breaking the Circle of Dependence Ab 109 From a Health and Human Services Perspective

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
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.
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R1
Although 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.
F2
The process for obtaining referrals to these programs is cumbersome.
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R2
The Probation Department should contract with an independent data analyst to help determine which programs are the most effective.
F3
There are no written guidelines for inmate program eligibility.
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R3
The 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.
F4
Further post-release services for ex-inmates are needed.
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R4
The Probation Department should institute a policy outlining qualifying criteria, time requirements, and referral conduits for obtaining services.

Additional Recommendations 1

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Commendations 1

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