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Santa Cruz County Probation Our VISION is a safe, equitable, and thriving community.

Our MISSION is to contribute to community well-being through positive engagement, connection to services, and support for those impacted by crime.

10/09/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Healing. Accountability. Community.

Building a safer community means supporting survivors, connecting individuals and families with resources, and promoting accountability and lasting change.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Santa Cruz County Probation Department recognizes the vital work of local community partners who support survivors, help individuals navigate recovery, and promote healthier relationships.

Survivors can access advocacy, safety planning, emotional support, and resources to help rebuild their lives. Individuals seeking to change harmful behaviors can also connect with services that encourage accountability, healthier relationships, and lasting behavioral change.

Breaking cycles of violence takes time, commitment, and collaboration. By supporting survivors, encouraging meaningful change, and strengthening partnerships, we can help create safer environments where individuals and families have the opportunity to heal and thrive.

LOCAL RESOURCES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Monarch Services – Servicios Monarca

•24-hour bilingual domestic violence and sexual assault crisis line: 1-888-900-4232
•Santa Cruz office: (831) 425-4030
•Watsonville office: (831) 722-4532
•Website: www.monarchscc.org

Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center

•24-hour domestic violence helpline: 1-866-269-2559
•Main office: (831) 426-3062
•Address: 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
•Website: www.wafwc.org

Together, we can support survivors, promote accountability, and strengthen the well-being of our community.

🎃👻 We’ll see you there! 👻🎃Santa Cruz County Probation will be out at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Annual Trunk...
10/07/2026

🎃👻 We’ll see you there! 👻🎃

Santa Cruz County Probation will be out at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Annual Trunk or Treat on October 23rd!

Stop by and say hi to our Probation team and enjoy a fun evening with candy, decorated trunks, games, food vendors, and more.

📅 October 23
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Sheriff’s Office HQ — 5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Free event — come join the fun! 🍬🎃

🎃 Trunk or Treat is back! 👻Join us for an evening of Halloween fun at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds!🍬 Trunk or Treat...
09/29/2026

🎃 Trunk or Treat is back! 👻

Join us for an evening of Halloween fun at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds!

🍬 Trunk or Treat
🎃 Costumes & Halloween fun
🚒 Community partners
👻 Family-friendly activities
🎟️ FREE EVENT! No registration is required to attend.

Community partners interested in setting up a booth or participating in the event must register using the QR code.

📅 October 23
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

We hope to see you there! 🧡

09/22/2026

From meeting community members and answering questions to sharing a few laughs along the way, our Probation team loved being out in the community all week long.
The fair gave us the opportunity to connect with the people we serve, build relationships, and show that Probation is about more than what happens inside a courtroom.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and spent a little time with us!

One week. Thousands of community connections. And plenty of fair memories.

Celebrating Leadership & Community Service! We are proud to celebrate Chief Probation Officer Sandra Mendez as she begin...
09/19/2026

Celebrating Leadership & Community Service!

We are proud to celebrate Chief Probation Officer Sandra Mendez as she begins a new chapter of service with the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club!

Yesterday, after 10 years of dedicated Rotary membership in Madera, Chief Mendez was officially inducted into the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary. This created a new opportunity to build relationships, strengthen community partnerships, and connect with others who share a commitment to service.

The principles of Rotary’s Four-Way Test provide a meaningful foundation for this work:

• Is it the truth?

• Is it fair to all concerned?

• Will it build goodwill and better
friendships?

• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

By embracing these principles, Chief Mendez embodies the spirit of “Service Above Self.”

Her commitment to service extends beyond her role as Chief Probation Officer, as she continues to foster meaningful partnerships, strengthen community connections, and contribute to the well-being of Santa Cruz County.

Thank you, Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary, for welcoming Chief Mendez!

Employee Spotlight: Officer Jose Rocha This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Officer Rocha, a Probation Offic...
09/16/2026

Employee Spotlight: Officer Jose Rocha

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Officer Rocha, a Probation Officer who has spent his career working with youth in our community.

Raised in Watsonville, Officer Rocha grew up in a farmworking family and spent his summers working in the fields from sunrise to sunset. Those experiences shaped his work ethic and remain an important part of his story.

Officer Rocha has been a Probation Officer since 2016 and has worked with juveniles throughout his career. He chose this path because he wanted to be a role model for young people—many of whom come from backgrounds similar to his own.

In addition to his work as a Probation Officer, Officer Rocha serves as a Field Supervision Officer (FSO) and Taser Instructor. He also supports the Aztecas Soccer Program, helping serve more than 200 youth through the Aztecas Summer Camp.

Thank you, Officer Rocha, for the work you do and the example you set for the youth we serve. 👏

Honored to receive Monarch Services’ Partner of the Year Award. Recognition belongs entirely to our Santa Cruz County Pr...
09/04/2026

Honored to receive Monarch Services’ Partner of the Year Award. Recognition belongs entirely to our Santa Cruz County Probation team.

Our officers, analysts, fiscal staff, and support staff show up every single day with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Our probation officer’s work goes far beyond case management, it’s about creating real change, fostering accountability, and standing alongside survivors with respect, care, and humanity.

Since 2019, under AB372 our department has been proud to be one of only six counties in California piloting the Positive Solutions Program, an individualized model that provides the right dosage of services based on each person’s unique needs. It’s a transformative approach that helps change harmful norms, build emotional awareness, and break cycles of violence at their roots.

We’re grateful for this recognition and deeply appreciative of our partnership with Monarch Services. Let’s continue this important work together for survivors, families, and our community.

08/29/2026

⛳️ Our officers had a great time participating in the Bay Region 3rd Annual J.A.S. Summer Games Golf Tournament! Friendly competition, great company, and lots of fun.

Our Juvenile Hall Team is proud to partner with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to implement PBIS (Positive Be...
08/28/2026

Our Juvenile Hall Team is proud to partner with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to implement PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports). Staff continue their training and are excited about the progress, collaboration, and positive impact on youth.

PBIS helps us:
• Promote positive behavior and student engagement
• Support safe, humane, growth-oriented environments
• Reframe rules to highlight desired behaviors
• Build recognition systems that fit facility routines
• Align with existing programs like substance use and cognitive-behavioral treatment

Together, we’re strengthening skills, structure, and support for the youth we serve.

08/21/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY SCAM ALERT – PRETRIAL SERVICES / ELECTRONIC MONITORING SCAM

🚨 ALERTA DE ESTAFA PARA LA COMUNIDAD – ESTAFA RELACIONADA CON SERVICIOS PREVIOS AL JUICIO / MONITOREO ELECTRÓNICO
Queremos alertar a nuestra comunidad sobre una estafa que involucra a una persona que afirma falsamente representar a la policía local o al Programa de Servicios Previos al Juicio (Pretrial Services) del Departamento de Libertad Condicional del Condado de Santa Cruz.

Un miembro de la comunidad informó haber recibido una llamada de alguien que aseguraba poder ayudar a liberar de la cárcel a un ser querido y colocarle un monitor electrónico en el tobillo a cambio de miles de dólares. Los estafadores pueden solicitar el pago a través de Cash App, Apple Pay, tarjetas de regalo de Apple, tarjetas de regalo Visa u otras formas de pago inmediato.

⚠️ ESTO ES UNA ESTAFA.
Por favor, recuerde:
• El programa de Servicios Previos al Juicio no cobra a las personas ni a sus familias ninguna tarifa por participar en el programa o por el monitoreo electrónico.
• Servicios Previos al Juicio no exigirá pagos mediante tarjetas de regalo, Cash App, Apple Pay o métodos de pago similares para gestionar la liberación de alguien bajo custodia.
• La inclusión en el programa de Servicios Previos al Juicio y el monitoreo electrónico se determinan a través del tribunal y de los procedimientos establecidos para la libertad previa al juicio; no se pueden comprar ni gestionar pagando a alguien por teléfono.
• Los estafadores pueden utilizar los nombres, rangos o títulos de personal real de las fuerzas del orden para hacer que sus llamadas parezcan legítimas.
• Si recibe una llamada sospechosa sobre un ser querido bajo custodia, no envíe dinero ni compre tarjetas de regalo. Deténgase y verifique la información de forma independiente a través de canales oficiales.

Por favor, comparta esta información con familiares y amigos, especialmente con cualquier persona que pueda tener un ser querido bajo custodia.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con el Programa de Servicios Previos al Juicio del Departamento de Libertad Condicional del Condado de Santa Cruz al (831) 454-2846.

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303 Water Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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