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Most children charged with crime as adults in Washington are youth of color
A 2024 University of Washington report found Black, Native American, and Latino youths are charged as adults at higher rates, facing harsher penalties and long-term impacts.
- This year, state and academic research reveal Black, Native American and Latino youths face harsher penalties and are more likely transferred to adult court, while overall transfers fell by more than 80%.
- Research shows Black children are perceived as more adult-like from age 5, and automatic transfer rules consider age, alleged crime and criminal history, with disparities in mandated and discretionary transfers.
- Research from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy shows children charged as adults face severe trauma, with nearly 90% reporting physical abuse, 85% emotional abuse, 51% sexual abuse, and higher recidivism rates.
- State Rep. Chris Stearns is leading legislation to eliminate juvenile points retroactively, with around 1,000 people potentially impacted and lawmakers citing a budget shortfall next year and safety concerns, doubting passage this year.
- But reform efforts face strong opposition from law enforcement groups and victim advocates, who cite repeat-offender concerns and victims' pain.
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Most children charged with crime as adults in Washington are youth of color
In 2018, Washington passed a law to limit the number of children charged as adults. Supporters of the law argued the legislation was necessary to prevent needlessly harsh sentences, noting that kids of color were more likely to be charged as adults than white children.
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Most Children Charged With Crime as Adults in Washington Are Youth of Color
In 2018, Washington passed a law to limit the number of children charged as adults. Supporters of the law argued the legislation was necessary to prevent needlessly harsh sentences, noting that kids of color were more likely to be charged as adults than white children.
·New York, United States
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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