Month: December 2020

Just take a look at the headlines these days and it's easy to see that crime among the juvenile population is an ongoing problem in Washington and across the United States. Many adolescents participate in things that are illegal just because they are bored and have...

A troubling trend among the youth population in Washington has law enforcement concerned. According to law enforcement agencies across the state, violent crimes involving young people are becoming increasingly common. Police say what concerns them the most is the type...

Teens who engage in activities such as spray-painting graffiti in public places might not fully understand the harm their actions may cause. Not only could such behavior leave property owners facing significant financial losses, but the outcome of the situation could...

Most youths might struggle to grasp the impact their decisions could have on their futures and they may even struggle with sources of influence that motivate them to engage in harmful behaviors. Some youths may even see little harm in acts that deface or damage a...

Most youths may struggle to handle any type of negative experience but sometimes they may be able to work through these issues and use them as learning experiences. However, certain types of experiences might prove more traumatic in nature and could have a lingering...

While most parents may feel it vital to take every possible measure to help their children form healthy life behaviors, sometimes it might be difficult to identify the issues teens may struggle with. Should parents in Washington suspect that their teens have engaged...

While engaging in drug-related activity could increase a youth’s chances of facing dire legal concerns, this may be far from the only issue involved. Drug use could have a detrimental impact on various aspects of a youth’s life. Addressing some possible risk factors...

When facing any type of confrontation, most youths might not always know how best to handle the situation or understand how their decisions could affect their lives. In the heat of the moment, youths may do or say things that might not reflect their interests, and...

Although there may be many instances in which the decisions of youths may simply stem from youthful indiscretion, sometimes there may be deeper concerns involved. Sometimes signs of troubled behaviors could stem from behavioral concerns that could leave youths feeling...

Teenagers who engage in heated verbal spats might not always know how to de-escalate the situation and as the situation intensifies, there may be a risk that things could turn physical in nature. Fights among teens could quickly grow out of hand and there may be a...