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Probation releases first adult data book: 4,542 on supervision; alcohol and drugs top service need
Summary
Probation presented the 2023 Adult Probation Division Databook to the Public Safety and Justice Committee on Jan. 17. The report lists 4,542 adults on active supervision, a disproportional share of Latino and Black residents in the supervision population, and identifies alcohol and drug needs as the leading service drivers.
The Santa Clara County Probation Department presented its first annual Adult Probation Databook for calendar year 2023 to the Public Safety and Justice Committee on Jan. 17.
Deputy Director Marielle Caballero and Senior Research Evaluation Specialist Saroj Dital told the committee that as of Dec. 31, 2023 there were 4,542 adults under active probation supervision: 84% male, 58% Latino and 66% aged 25–44. The report highlights disproportionality: Black residents make up about 2% of the county population but 10% of the adult probation population;…
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