Part of Juvenile Probation Department Data Portal
JPD accesses a wide variety of programs for justice-involved youth. Programs include electronic monitoring, diversion, case management, detention alternatives, counseling and mental health, family services, employment and education, mentoring, substance use, and anger management.
There are several ways youth can be referred to programs in San Francisco. These include self-referrals, referrals by another agency, or by their probation officer. The data in this section includes only referrals to San Francisco programs that JPD is aware of. It does not reflect the full array of programs that youth may be connected to.
The percentage of youth active in programs increased to over 70% in mid-2023. In 2023, the largest percentage of program referrals was court-ordered electronic monitoring, followed by diversion programs. About two-thirds of all programs terminated successfully.
Active Caseload Active in Programs
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Data notes and sources
The first bar in this chart reflects the number of young people on JPD’s active caseload as of the last day of the month. The second bar reflects the number of those young people on JPD’s active caseload that are active in programs. Youth can be active in programs either while in the Juvenile Justice Center or in the community to be considered active in programs. However, youth who are only on electronic or alcohol monitoring are not counted as being active in programs. The line reflects the percentage of youth on active caseload that are active in programs.
Prior to 2023, this chart excluded those on extended foster care who have completed their supervision by Deputy Probation Officers and are supported by JPD Social Workers (i.e., AB12). Since the start of 2023, all youth on JPD’s active caseload have been included in this analysis.
Caseloads change daily, which is why only single-day snapshots from the last day of the month are shown.
Referrals to Community Programs by Organization
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Data notes and sources
The bars in this chart reflect the number of referrals to community programs by organization. Community programs exclude Juvenile Justice Center programming, electronic and alcohol monitoring, and programs run by government agencies.
Referrals and Outcomes by Program Type
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Data notes and sources
Program Referrals refers to all programs that youth were referred to in San Francisco, excluding Juvenile Justice Center programming. Program Type refers to the type of program that youth were referred to. Most programs provide several services, but are only categorized as one “type” of service in JPD’s case management system.
The remaining charts reflect outcomes for terminated programs.
Success Rates reflect whether or not the program was terminated successfully. This is displayed for all program terminations (i.e., Overall) and by Program Type for programs with 10 or more terminations per year. It is important to note that success in a program is determined by the program provider, not by JPD.
Program Duration Length reflects the average length of time (in days) that young people were connected to a program before termination. This is displayed by Program Type for programs with 10 or more terminations per year and all program terminations.
Program Referrals and Program Terminations are two distinct datasets and not a 1:1 relationship. Each dataset reflects all events that occurred during the calendar year (January 1 - December 31).