The Santa Cruz Pact
Idea Category: Criminal Justice
Problem
Santa Cruz has long grappled with persistent drug and alcohol abuse-fueled petty crimes in its downtown area. The community’s sense of safety and economic prosperity are adversely impacted by this cycle of recidivism and many in Santa Cruz consider the local criminal justice system to be a revolving door for low-level criminals.
Solution
The City and County of Santa Cruz have joined forces to reduce recidivism among the community's most chronic low level offenders. County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty helped launch PACT in April 2014, an innovative multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team, working collectively to provide street outreach, case management and treatment in exchange for strict court accountability. This adaptive program offers wraparound services to chronic offenders, on a voluntary basis, in exchange for strict accountability for their actions. The PACT program has already seen evidence of success with recidivism rates for PACT-intervened clients greatly reduced in the first twelve months of the program.
More Idea’s From Ryan Coonerty
Former County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty: Novel Strategy to Address Mental Health and Homelessness
Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Healthcare, Housing | Funding Source: ARP
ARP: Santa Cruz CA, Brings Broadband to 4,000 Rural Residents
Idea Category: Broadband | Funding Source: ARP
Keep Your Money Local
Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship, Smart Government | Funding Source: ARP
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer Announced Package of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Ordinances
Delaware: New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a package of common-sense ordinances aimed at...
Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts' Equal Justice Fund Authority Bill, was Signed Into Law, Adding Roughly $2M in Funding for Free Legal Services to Low-Income Coloradans
Colorado: Senator Dylan Roberts HB24-1286 bill, or the Equal Justice Fund Authority Bill, was signed...
