Green Hill School is struggling to handle an 'avalanche' of new offenders, according to Gov. Inslee.

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Inslee unveils plan for new juvenile detention center on grounds of Aberdeen prison

An "avalanche" of juveniles arrested in stick-ups and car thefts prompted Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to propose opening a new detention center to alleviate overcrowded facilities in the state.

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Washington governor wants new prison for 'avalanche' of juveniles being arrested

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee proposed opening a new juvenile rehabilitation center in Aberdeen on Monday as another Chehalis facility grapples with a 60% increase in its population since 2023. Inslee and the Department of Children, Youth & Families laid out the proposal during a Monday press conference. While touting DCYF’s juvenile facilities, the governor also recognized the challenges of overcrowding and safety concerns over the past…

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Gov. Inslee proposes new DCYF facility to address overcrowding issue - Washington Examiner

With the increase in juvenile violent crime, Washington Governor Jay Inslee said overcrowding is hampering the state’s ability to provide services to young offenders, particularly at Green Hill School, one of the state’s medium/maximum security facilities in Chehalis. Therefore, the governor is proposing a new juvenile rehabilitation facility. Green Hill has seen a 60% increase in its population since last year and is over capacity. According to…

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Inslee proposes new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Washington

Washington will open a new juvenile detention center on the campus of a prison in Aberdeen, an attempt to ease overcrowding at two existing state facilities for young people convicted of crimes. Read more...

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Inslee proposes moving juvenile offenders to former adult prison unit

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee proposed opening a new juvenile rehabilitation center in Aberdeen on Monday as another Chehalis facility grapples with a 60% increase in its population

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Gov. Inslee proposes new DCYF facility to address overcrowding issue

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state will move ahead with plans to open a new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Aberdeen to help ease overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis, Governor Jay Inslee announced at a press conference on Monday.

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Washington state to open new juvenile rehab facility in Aberdeen to address overcrowding at Green Hill school

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee proposed opening a new juvenile rehabilitation center in Aberdeen on Monday as another […]

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Gov. Inslee proposes new DCYF facility to address overcrowding issue - Everett Post

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, seen here in 2023, announced plans on Nov. 25, 2024 for a new juvenile detention facility on the campus of the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Wash. Young people held at the site won't have contact with adult prisoners or state Department of Corrections staff. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)Washington will open a new juvenile detention center on the campus of a prison in Aberdeen, an attempt to ease overc…

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Inslee proposes moving juvenile offenders to former adult prison unit

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