DCYF proposed a bill to the Legislature that would repeal RCW 13.40.220, Washington’s “Parent Pay” statute, which charges families for their child’s incarceration. The law currently requires parents to pay a percentage of their income to DCYF for the cost of their child’s support, treatment, and confinement in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).
Suicide prevention is a top priority in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).
New and ongoing research shows that solitary confinement and isolation are harmful and counterproductive to youth development and can be an ineffective intervention. Across the country, states are taking action to limit or end room confinement and isolation.
Connecting youth to as many resources as possible and finding mentoring supports with lived experiences is critical to maintaining engagement with the developing minds of our residents in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR). It also aligns with DCYF’s Strategic and Racial Equity Plan to create successful transitions to adulthood.
President Biden recently proclaimed October as National Youth Justice Action Month – a time to raise awareness, seek justice for our youth, and modernize the juvenile justice system.
Residents of Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) that identify as female represent a population with unique needs.
Young people in DCYF’s residential Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facilities now have an opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates through a new health and wellness training program, Beauty From Ashes.
For the past year, Echo Glen Children’s Center has partnered with Yoga Behind Bars (YBB) to provide trauma-informed yoga sessions for both staff and young people.
Last spring, Performance-based Standards (PbS), a DCYF partner and nationwide juvenile justice standards organization