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Washington state tracks youth crime data carefully, and the resulting reports on sexual misconduct often alarm parents. Reviewing the numbers shows which offenses happen most often. The data reveals that while youth make up a large portion of certain charges, targeted...
Child Protective Services (CPS) often has to take several steps to determine what’s going on when a report is made regarding the mistreatment of a child. In some cases, this can include making a home visit to see the conditions of the home. It may also include...
Some studies have found a link between allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol use, especially among college students. One study determined that the alleged perpetrator was under the influence in anywhere from 30% to 75% of on-campus sexual assault cases. Alcohol...
Many internet browsers have a private browsing mode, also known as an “incognito” browsing mode. However, this is not really private. Activity conducted in private browsing mode can still be tracked in numerous ways. This is often important for those who find...
For Washington parents facing a CPS investigation, it is important to understand that whether the state believes their child is at risk of “imminent physical harm” will significantly impact the outcome of their case. That phrase carries enormous legal weight because...
Parents who learn that they’re at the center of an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) may almost instantly feel stressed. These situations are confusing, and many parents don’t know how the process works. In Washington, CPS becomes involved in a...
Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations can begin quickly and without any warning. In cases where CPS workers need to determine if a child is in an unsafe environment and whether their parents or guardians meet their needs, CPS workers may show up at a family’s...
The juvenile justice system works very differently than the adult system. Typically, it is not as harsh as the adult system. That is why it is better to keep an accused teen in juvenile court and to avoid the case being moved to adult court. Parents with a child...
Some juveniles who get into legal trouble end up being incarcerated. There is a belief that incarcerating a juvenile is a way for the legal system to rehabilitate that child. However, juvenile incarceration is often framed as a short-term response to larger issues,...
Teenagers are well aware that they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol until they turn 21. However, underage drinking still happens, sometimes in high school and often in college. Teenagers could be charged with a crime for illegal possession of alcohol. It could...