WA: Juvenile Justice
Report: WA, other states expand diversion of youth from incarceration
A new report found states are making progress in diverting more youth from incarceration, including in Washington state. However, The Sentencing …
Report Examines Foster Youths' Transitions to Adulthood
The number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly in Washington state, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation …
Research Undermines Narrative of Youth-Led Crime Wave
Crime rates among young people have dropped dramatically in recent decades - despite media coverage that points to a supposed "crime wave" led by yout…
Workers Urge Gov To Strike Closure of WA Youth Facility
Workers at a medium-security facility for youths in Washington state are calling on the governor to keep their doors open after their facility was def…
Housing, Other Challenges Face WA Youth After Foster Care
SEATTLE - The holidays can be a tough time for young people who have aged out of the foster-care system. For young Washingtonians, housing is an …
Report: Use COVID Relief Funds to Stop School-to-Prison Pipeline
SEATTLE - Billions of federal stimulus dollars are heading to schools across the country. A report says states should use some of these funds to …
More Diverse Group of Federal Judges Expected Under Biden
SEATTLE -- The change from the Trump to Biden administrations means a different approach to appointing federal judges. President Donald Trump …
Report: COVID-19 Narrows Racial Gap in Youth Jails
SEATTLE -- Fewer young people are being admitted to jails because of COVID-19, according to data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation. And the drop …
Fewer Young People in Detention During Pandemic
SEATTLE -- The number of young people in detention centers has decreased dramatically since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to a new survey…
Trend to End Youth Solitary Confinement Alive in WA Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A bill to end solitary confinement for young people in Washington state jails and detention facilities is making its way through …
Los Programas para Después de Clases ofrecen un camino al éxito más allá de “High School”
SEATTLE – En el "Día de Luces sobre Después de Clases" (Lights On Afterschool Day), todos en el estado de Washington están …
Report: Time for Change in Youth Probation System
TACOMA, Wash. – A new report looks at alternatives to probation being implemented nationwide in juvenile justice courts, including an …
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