Description Did you know the Chief Probation Officer was once the original head of child protective services in the County? This week The Conversation is with the man who currently holds that title, Dan Hawks. It is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and Hawks explains how the probation department continues to protect children in conjunction with other related agencies. Ryan and Dan discuss the role of the probation department in the overall justice system and the effectiveness of their program. They also address the controversy over the Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility, why it was needed, and how the probation department met the challenge to make it viable.

Event Date 4/8/2023 3:20:28 PM

Length 00:42:52