Probation Agency Gains Psychologist
Concerned about delays in court-ordered services for juvenile offenders, Ventura County supervisors Tuesday agreed to transfer a psychologist from the county’s Behavioral Health Department to its Probation Agency.
Several public speakers told supervisors the delays are caused by department managers warring over who is responsible for providing the youths with mental health evaluations and other services.
Supervisors will review the issue at their Jan. 15 meeting. They also directed County Executive Officer Johnny Johnston to mediate the disputes.
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