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Juvenile Justice
Budget, budget, budget details for human services
Submitted on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 12:19
The fine staff at the Children's Home Society of Washington have produced their characteristically comprehensive summary of budget items for human services. This is for the detail-oriented.
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Human Services 2009-2011 Budget Summary
Created on: Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 12:07pm
Comprehensive summary of budget items affecting human services prepared by staff of the Children's Home Society of Washington.
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Fact Sheet: Juvenile Justice
Created on: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 9:37am
In 2008, the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA), where youth committing serious offenses are held, reported that more than 60% of youth held in JRA facilities have “significant mental health issues,” and 85% of the youth in residential care are substance abusers or chemically dependent. Click on the attached fact sheet to read more about juvenile justice in Washington.
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Posted on: Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 3:59pm
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Posted on: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 10:44am
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Legislative Breakfast: Spokane
Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 7:30am
On December 11th eighty-five advocates for kids packed the Native Project conference room to hear from Spokane area legislative leaders - including Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown. Advocates heard grim predictions about the impact of the economic crisis on kids and families. At the same time the advocates present reaffirmed a strong commitment to protect kids - especially during tough times. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to the Native Project for hosting.
Community Meeting: Everett
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 5:00pm
About twenty dedicated advocates for children gathered in Everett on December 10th to look ahead to the next legislative session. While there was much difficult news about how the tough economic times are impacting kids in Snohomish county - everyone present reaffirmed their commitment to advocate for kids in the upcoming legislative session. Children's Alliance staff share our 2009 legislative agenda. Thanks to all you participated and thanks to Little Red Schoolhouse for co-sponsoring.
Community Meeting: Yakima
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 11:00am
On December 9th advocates gathered in Yakima to review the 2009 Children's Alliance legislative agenda and discuss how the economic crisis is impacting kids and families in Yakima County. Thanks to all who participated, and to EPIC for co-sponsoring.
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Investments in effective programs for juvenile offenders have the highest net benefit. Such programs yield from $1,900 to $31,200 per youth.
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In 2006, 35,285 juveniles were arrested in Washington; there are 2,478 children and teens in juvenile or adult correctional facilities. In the U.S. more than 2 million teens are arrested each year
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