Least Restrictive Options Lead to Better Lives
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) works diligently to improve the lives of young people that come into our care and prevent further trauma.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) works diligently to improve the lives of young people that come into our care and prevent further trauma.
Vaiy was 14 years old when she entered Juvenile Rehabilitation. She attended school at Echo Glen Children's Center for two years, where she eventually took her GED test and passed on her first attempt. When Vaiy transferred to DCYF’s less restrictive Ridgeview Community Facility in 2019, she focused on finding a job in the community since she had already obtained her GED.
The Olympia School District Education Foundation (OSDEF) recently announced the addition of six new board members, including the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' (DCYF) Superintendent of Green Hill School, Jennifer Redman.
Did you know young adults age 18 and over in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) have the right to vote? Washington State dictates that any time a person is convicted of a felony they lose their right to vote until they are no longer under the authority of the Department of Corrections.
Rashad Norris is the Director of Community Engagement at Highline Community College and Associate Adjunct Professor of Social Justice and Equity at City University.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partners with Naselle Youth Camp (NYC) to provide firefighting training and job skills to youth in residence. During this very difficult fire season, a crew of 10 residents was dispatched from the facility to assist with the Evans Canyon fire in Central Washington.
The Performance-Based Standards (PbS) program encourages juvenile justice agencies to provide work opportu
Passed in 2019, House Bill 1646 allows young people sentenced in adult court for crimes committed under age 18 to go to Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) until age 25.
Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) strives to make communities safer and help youth and young adults returning from confinement to become productive citizens. Successful reentry is based on a strong, culturally-responsive continuum of care and support, effective treatment services, comprehensive education, vocation and employment programs and more.
Last week, eight young men at Green Hill School graduated from the ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship Program. In partnership with Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, the ANEW program provides classroom instruction and real-world application of various construction trades.