Matter SCC-128342

Adopt Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" in Santa Clara County. (Ellenberg)

Board of Supervisors

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File: SCC-128342
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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, declaring April 2026 as 'Second Chance Month'. It is recommended for adoption by Supervisor Susan Ellenberg. The action is noted to have no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability. The document includes a list of Board members and the County Executive.

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Proclamation declaring April 2026 as 'Second Chance Month'.
Recommended action by Supervisor Susan Ellenberg.
No impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Four Supervisor Susan Ellenberg 128342 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Susan Ellenberg, Supervisor SUBJECT: Proclamation for Second Chance Month RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" in Santa Clara County. (Ellenberg) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS CONTRACT HISTORY REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION CHILD IMPACT The recommended action will have no/neutral impact on children and youth. SENIOR IMPACT The recommended action will have no/neutral impact on seniors. SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS The recommended action will have no/neutral sustainability implications. BACKGROUND CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: • PROCLAMATION_OF_THE_BOARD_OF_SUPERVISORS_Second_Chance_Mont h_April_14_2026_SIGNED (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Agenda Date: April 14, 2026 Page 2 of 2

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PROCLAMATION_OF_THE_BOARD_OF_SUPERVISORS Second_Chance_Month_April_14_2026_SIGNED

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims April 2026 as Second Chance Month, highlighting the importance of collaborative reentry efforts for individuals released from jails. The proclamation outlines various events and services aimed at supporting reentry, including job fairs, legal clinics, and workshops. The Board encourages participation from county officials, employees, employers, and residents in related activities.

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7.6 million jail bookings occur annually in the U.S., with one in four individuals rearrested within the year.
28,863 individuals were released from Santa Clara County jails from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
37% of individuals seeking Reentry Resource Center services were homeless, and 55% were unemployed.
The County of Santa Clara emphasizes partnerships to enhance community safety and inclusivity.
Events planned for April 2026 include job fairs, legal clinics, and various support services.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 1F79202D-5E8E-4588-8FBC-FA7F058B6D1B WHEREAS, in the United States individuals are booked into jails 7.6 million times per year and one in four of them will be rearrested in that same year, often due to poverty, mental illness, and substance use disorders; WHEREAS, 28,863 individuals were released from Santa Clara County jails from Oct. 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025; WHEREAS, of the 7,907 individuals who sought Reentry Resource Center services in fiscal year 2024/2025, 37% were homeless, another 22% had only transitional housing, and 55% were unemployed and looking for work, making successful reentry back into the community exceedingly difficult without some initial assistance; WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara embraces Second Chance Month as an opportunity to highlight the collaborative reentry efforts in which county departments and community organizations participate, such as the employment and resource fair for formerly incarcerated individuals hosted by the Adult Probation Department and the Office of Diversion and Reentry Services on April 29, 2026 at the Adult Probation Department; WHEREAS, the Office of Diversion and Reentry Services and its...