Criminal Justice Reform
‘It Can Change Your Life’ – County Pop-Ups Offer Justice-Involved Clients a Path to a New Beginning
Santa Clara County Court Pop-Up and Resource Fairs have expanded since starting in April 2024, offering expungement, warrant clearance, re-entry assistance and more. Events are planned for South County and San José in coming months.
New Library at Elmwood Jail Offers Women an Oasis for Solace, Learning
The new women’s library at the Elmwood Correctional Facility had its grand opening in December, opening the doors to an allowable form of escape for the patrons who avail themselves of the library’s literary treasures.
Public Defender’s Office Outreach Team Brings Courthouse Services to the People
A program that was created out of necessity during the pandemic continues to serve the unhoused population and others who may benefit from legal resources.
County of Santa Clara program helps formerly incarcerated individuals become entrepreneurs
In partnership with the County of Santa Clara's Office of Diversion and Reentry Services and ESO Ventures, a new program has launched to assist justice-involved individuals with resources necessary to start and build their own business.
County’s College Collaborative System Is a Game-Changer for Justice-Involved Students
The County of Santa Clara has partnered with six community colleges to break down barriers and offer second chances through continuing educational opportunities for those in custody.
