The Los Angeles County Probation Department is the largest in the nation, with a budget of almost $1 billion and supervisory responsibility for more than 40,000 adult clients and about 8,000 youth, more than 900 of whom are incarcerated in juvenile justice facilities. The Probation Department touches many lives in the County — and yet it is too often misunderstood, and for too long has failed to meet its mandate of rehabilitation. Come hear from dynamic community and County experts to learn how LA County is turning the tide on Probation reform, and share ideas for how the County can ensure meaningful oversight.
