Executive Order Calls For Public Health Approach to Juvenile Justice

Mayor Tim Burgess says it would be the first in the nation.by Chetanya RobinsonSeattle mayor Tim Burgess and King County Executive Dow Constantine have both supported the goal of zero youth detention. Chetanya Robinson
King County Executive Dow Constantine this morning announced an executive order to place juvenile justice under the purview of the public health department. He unveiled the plan at a press conference with Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess, King County department leaders, and advocates for