43 young prisoners with adult sentences transferred from juvenile to adult prisons in Washington due to safety concerns and overcrowding.
Washington moves 43 young prisoners to adult prisons amid juvenile detention crisis. The state’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families shifts young offenders with adult sentences to the Department of Corrections, addressing safety concerns and overcrowding issues at juvenile facilities. The decision to transfer inmates was made in light of a 60% increase in admissions at Green Hill School since 2023, causing the facility's population to exceed capacity by 30%.
July 13, 2024
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