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Impact 3: Justice Systems that are Fair, Restorative, and Promote Healing

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicator

Adult Arrest Rate

This indicator shows the number of felony and misdemeanor arrests per 1,000 adults ages 18 and over.
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Adult Arrest Rate

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 38.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 38.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.4.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 38.7 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Santa Cruz has a value of 38.7 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (38.7) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (38.1). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (38.7) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (38.1).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Deaths in Custody

This indicator shows deaths in custody, per 10,000 population 18+, as reported by law enforcement. A death in custody is defined as a person who died while in physical custody or physical restrain of law enforcement officers, while being transported to another location, while in a jail facility, or while being sentenced.
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Deaths in Custody

Compared to the CA Value (0.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.2. Compared to the CA Value (0.2), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.2.

County: Santa Cruz

(Compared to CA State Value)

Indicators

Expulsion Rate

 Data suggests that students who are expelled are more likely to be involved in the juvenile justice system, drop out of high school, and earn considerably less over the course of their career than students who were never expelled. 
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Expulsion Rate

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (0.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.1%. Compared to the CA Value (0.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.1%.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.2%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.2%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Juvenile Arrest Rate

This indicator shows the number of felony and misdemeanor arrests per 1,000 children ages 17 and younger.
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Juvenile Arrest Rate

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value (2.8), Santa Cruz has a value of 5.4 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (5.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.4). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (5.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.4).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Suspension Rate

 Out-of-school suspension has been linked to adverse student outcomes and poor staff performance. Students suspended from school lose important instructional time and are therefore less likely to graduate on time.
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Suspension Rate

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (3.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.0%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (3.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (3.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.7%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.7%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Community-Based Crime Prevention

 
Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 
Indicators

Use of crisis intervention/least intrusive de-escalation techniques by first responders

 
Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 
Indicators

Disproportionate engagement and incarceration /prosecution of communities of color

 
Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 

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