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Native American children more likely to be arrested, jailed in Washington state, data shows
Native American youth in Washington state are over 4.5 times more likely to be incarcerated than white peers, with disparities worsening despite reforms and advocacy efforts.
- In recent years, data show Native American children in Washington are more than 4.5 times more likely to be incarcerated than white peers, with Washington courts and the Washington Department of Youth and Families acknowledging systemic racial inequities.
- Advocates say discretionary policing near tribal lands and school exclusion funnel Native students into juvenile court, while limited tribal notification and incomplete race data obscure disparities.
- County-Level data show Native children are 6.4 times more likely detained pre-conviction and nearly 30 times more likely returned for probation violations, with Okanogan County arresting Native youth at 52%.
- Despite legislative changes, Native American children face overcrowding and transfers to adult prisons, with around 420 affected by nonretroactive juvenile points, says Washington's child welfare agency.
- Despite recent reforms, tribal organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union say many Native-specific fixes have stalled, urging the Legislature to improve notification processes and reduce discretionary arrests.
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Native American children more likely to be arrested, jailed in Washington state, data shows
For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are far more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids.
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