youth justice

Nine more join suit against Snohomish County alleging abuse at juvenile detention centers

Ashley Nash

Another suit has been filed against Snohomish County alleging sexual abuse of minors incarcerated at the Denney Youth Center or Denney Juvenile Justice Center.

A man stands against a wooden wall and looks at the camera. One panel has a painting of a Native person in regalia.

Law

Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington

Melanie Henshaw

Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates.

Remann Hall houses the Pierce County youth detention center.

Government

Pierce County launches initiative to build a new youth detention center

Mitch Borden

Remann Hall has stood in Pierce County for decades serving as its juvenile justice and detention complex. Now, local leaders say it has out lived its usefulness.

File photo of The Temple of Justice in Olympia, Washington, home to the Washington Supreme Court.

Law

Adult Trials, Long Sentences For Youth Get Scrutiny In Washington

Austin Jenkins, Austin Jenkins

The practice of automatically charging 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for serious crimes is coming under scrutiny. The issue will come up Monday at a...