Youth Detention Rates

Another systems-related measure to track in this area is youth detention rates. As parents and caregivers are more supported to meet the needs of their youth, more youth and adolescents will be able to avoid juvenile detention. Across Washington, the average youth detention rate in 2020 was 5.4 admissions per 1,000 youth ages 12-17.

Note: Updates to this metric have been delayed as a result of data unavailability. Additional data on the Juvenile Justice system in Washington State are available in the 2024 Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice Report to the Governor and State Legislature.

READ THE 2020 JUVENILE DETENTION REPORT

Youth Detention Rates per 1,000 Youth Age 12-17, by County, 2020

 

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Youth Detention Rates per 1,000 Youth Age 12-17, by County, 2020

Source: Gilman, A.B., & Sanford, R. (2022) Washington State Juvenile Detention 2020 Annual Report. Olympia, WA: Washington State Center for Court Research, Administrative Office of the Courts.
Notes: Rates were previously reported for ages 10-17, however detention admissions for youth under 12 have become uncommon (0.6% in 2020), so rates are now being reported for the population of youth ages 12-17.