Juvenile offenses

There may be a variety of scenarios in life in which individuals in Washington or elsewhere might begin to feel stuck and uncertain how to break free from their pasts. For youthful offenders, studies suggest that there are numerous factors that might contribute to...

While the legal system does not consider juvenile offenders to be on the same level as adults, these individuals can still face serious repercussions in the event of a criminal allegation. While courts generally recognize the need for specific age-appropriate...

There are a variety of medications that are intended to aid with disruptions to sleep patterns, some of which may be over the counter purchases while others might require a prescription. Regardless of the type of medication, recent reports indicate that use of...

It might not be uncommon for children in Washington and across the nation to cultivate close bonds with their friends. While these bonds may prove healthy under various scenarios, they can also influence a child’s actions or decisions, which might not always be a good...

Good mental health is a key aspect of living a long, happy life. Access to mental health care is not always easy, though, and some communities and age groups in Washington may struggle more than others to get the help they need. In some cases, teens suffering from...

Being arrested as a teenager is a frightening experience. Washington teens and their families often enter into the juvenile justice system with little knowledge of how it actually works. To make matters even worse, many are caught off guard when they find out it is...

Washington schools and police take allegations of violence against students very seriously. Recent claims of violence at one Washington high school even led to a teenage student’s arrest. Unfortunately, threats against schools appear to be on the rise, and could...

Facing criminal charges is a serious threat to a person’s future regardless of age, but it can be especially intimidating for a minor. Criminal charges, even for someone under the age of 18, can bring penalties that have the potential to alter the course of the...

Few things in life are equal, and many children do not get the same opportunities as their peers do early in life. Adverse Childhood Events -- ACEs -- can set some children in Washington on paths where they are more likely to engage in unlawful behavior. ACEs...

Authorities in Washington recently arrested a teen boy after receiving reports about a possible gun at a high school campus. Investigators are currently deciding which charges would be most appropriate to file, and they have noted that he is being treated as a minor....