What's next for L.A. County's young wards? There's no clear answer. A tug-of-war between the state and county has allowed too many teens to fall through the cracks.
An L.A. County probation officer was arrested late last week after an investigation revealed she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor, authorities said.
It is far too late for Los Angeles County's juvenile probation operation to reform itself. It needs outside intervention that goes beyond oversight and license revocation.