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Probation report: arrests rise slightly in 2024 but remain below pre‑pandemic levels; large racial disparities persist
Summary
The county's juvenile justice data book reports 2,281 arrests/citations in 2024 (up 4% from 2023 but down 32% from 2019), highlights large disparities for Latino and Black youth in arrests and referrals, and identifies prevention and diversion successes; the committee received the report.
Santa Clara County's Probation Department presented its 2024 Annual Juvenile Justice Data Book on Nov. 20, reporting a modest increase in arrests after pandemic lows while underscoring pronounced racial disparities and emphasizing diversion and prevention strategies.
The department recorded 2,281 arrests and citations in 2024, a 4% increase over 2023 but 32% fewer than 2019, presenters said. Referrals to juvenile hall rose 14% from the prior year but remain down 26% from 2019; juvenile hall detentions were up 13% year over year and 32% below 2019 levels.
Why it matters: the report aims to show who enters the juvenile system, where they come from and the points at which interventions can prevent deeper system involvement. County staff emphasized…
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