WA state suspends intake for convicted juveniles

Where do you put juvenile offenders when correctional facilities won’t take them?

That’s the question many county judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials are facing after Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families closed both of the state’s youth correctional facilities to new inmates until further notice.

To explain what’s happening and what it means for youth who are convicted of serious crimes, Soundside was joined by KUOW investigative reporter Ann Dornfeld.

Guests:

• Ann Dornfeld, KUOW investigative reporter

Related Links:

• KUOW - Conflict and confusion after state suspends intake for convicted juveniles
• WA suspends taking in sentenced youth at two detention centers | The Seattle Times

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