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Board approves concept ordinance to allow ‘Redwoods Coastal Academy’ at juvenile hall despite community opposition
Summary
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 11 to approve in concept an ordinance to establish a camp-style program called Redwoods Coastal Academy inside Juvenile Hall so the county can accept court-ordered camp placements locally rather than sending youth out of county.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 11 to approve in concept an ordinance authorizing the county to classify part of Juvenile Hall as a camp program, to be named Redwoods Coastal Academy, allowing the county to accept court-ordered camp placements locally instead of sending youth out of county.
Why it matters: Supporters, including Probation Department leaders, said serving youth locally keeps them closer to family, allows better reintegration planning and saves the county money compared with out‑of‑county placements. Opponents — a broad coalition of youth-service organizations, parents and residents — urged the board to invest instead in community-based,…
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