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...
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Identifying red flags of underage drinking
While it may be illegal for teenagers to purchase or drink alcohol, this might not always stop youths from finding ways to get their hands on alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, underage drinking could take a toll on a youth’s life in various ways, potentially leading...
School-to-prison pipeline and Washington juvenile crime
Since the 1990s, the number of incarcerated people in Washington and other states has greatly increased. Many analysts say that the increase is a direct result of a “war on drugs” and other policies implemented to deter criminal activity. Such policies often include...
What are some of the most common types of juvenile offenses?
Although there might be a variety of scenarios in which the youthful indiscretion of teens might lead to legal troubles, some concerns might be more common than others. Parents in Washington who wish to protect their children and help them develop healthier life...
Juvenile justice — what to do when CPS comes knocking
In Washington and throughout the country, juvenile law and Child Protective Services (CPS) often intersect. If a police officer wants to enter and search a private home, he or she must produce a validly authorized warrant or gain entry with consent from the homeowner...
Types of cyberstalking and the risks involved
While technology can provide youths with the ability to maintain contact with friends over any distance, there may be some inherent risks involved with access to similar tools. Some youths might not be aware of how their actions online could affect others and they...
What might lead a youth to commit arson?
There may be many youths who take an interest in activities that could have the potential to create a dangerous situation. Arson is an issue that continues to affect the lives of many teens and studies indicate that there are numerous scenarios in which youths might...
Addressing the topic of expungement in juvenile offenses
When the actions of youths leave them facing legal concerns, parents may have questions about how the outcome of their situations might affect their futures. Records of juvenile convictions could impact a youth’s life in various ways, but there may be certain steps...
Are youth diversion programs viable and effective?
Parents of teens who are accused of involvement in any type of unlawful behavior may worry about how the outcome of the situation might affect their child's future. Exploring alternative sentencing programs is one example of a factor parents in Washington may wish to...
5 ways parents can advocate for their child with social workers
If you are one of many Washington parents whose minor child needs juvenile defense support, your family has no doubt been experiencing stress. As a parent, you might tend to internalize your son's or daughter's problems, perhaps blaming yourself to a certain extent....