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...
Juvenile offenses
What might motivate youths to commit acts of vandalism?
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...
The possible effects of adverse childhood experiences
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...
Preparing to talk to a teen about stealing
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...
Possible risk factors of drug use among youths
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...
Youth arrested after altercation at high school ceremony
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...
Preparing to pursue therapy for youths in need of aid
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...
A fight among teens could lead to allegations of assault
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...
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...