A parent told the Santa Clara County Health and Hospital Committee during public comment that the county is facing an “undeclared public health crisis” involving sexual abuse of children and alleged that the District Attorney's Office has failed to act in multiple cases.

The commenter named the county District Attorney, alleging he declined to prosecute or report cases involving medical and school personnel and that those failures allowed further abuse. The speaker said attempts to obtain screenings and services were denied and asked the committee to declare a public health emergency.

Committee staff and the chair responded by citing California law. A committee representative said state law prohibits disclosure of information about suspected child abuse investigations and noted that child welfare departments must cross‑report abuse to law enforcement. The representative added that the county takes allegations of child abuse and neglect seriously but said the committee was not authorized to discuss details of open investigations.

No formal committee action was taken on the public comment; the item was recorded as part of the public comment period and closed after the exchange.