Criminal Legal Native American kids less likely than others in WA to be offered second chance in juvenile court, data shows Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes By Melanie Henshaw, InvestigateWest / 23 Nov 2025
Criminal Legal Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates By Melanie Henshaw, InvestigateWest / 22 Nov 2025
