justice system

In 2025, an assessment from the University of Washington found that Pierce County, Washington, had lower rates of recidivism than the statewide average. The county has been seeking to reform its juvenile justice system since the early 2000s, and it seems to be working.

Pierce County does juvenile probation differently.About a decade ago, the county created a program it calls Opportunity-Based Probation.The program rewards good choices and behaviors. That’s different from the more traditional model that punishes kids for messing up.

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Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller announced his retirement today in a press conference at the Justice Center complex. Many families of victims, elected…