State of Washington v. Watkins

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A case involving automatic decline, which sends juveniles who are 16 or 17 directly to adult court, without a hearing and without any consideration of relevant circumstances, if they are charged with certain crimes.

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State of Washington v. Watkins

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Restraint and isolation in Washington schools

What they are, how they are being used and what needs to change to protect WA's kids

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