The County of Santa Clara is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents. Here are a few of the public safety and justice initiatives currently being implemented.

• Juvenile Detention Reform
  The County of Santa Clara and a countywide planning committee have initiated Juvenile Detention Reform to eliminate unnecessary and inappropriate detention of youth in the juvenile justice system.
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• Proposition 36 - Substance Abuse Crime Prevention Act
  California voters passed Proposition 36, the Substance Abuse Crime Prevention Act, in November 2000. The law mandates that persons arrested for non-violent drug offenses be offered opportunities for treatment instead of serving jail time.
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• Prevention of Violence Against People with Disabilities
  The Committee to Prevent Violence Against People with Disabilities of Santa Clara County is working to help implement the Violence Prevention Action Plan (VPAP) approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
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• Hate is the Enemy Campaign
  The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and the Santa Clara County Network for a Hate-Free Community have launched a new multi-media PSA campaign to promote community awareness...
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