2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.121.150: Juvenile crime — Legislative findings.

The legislature of the state of Washington finds that community deterioration and family disintegration are increasing problems in our state. One clear indicator of this damage is juvenile crime and violence. The legislature further finds that prevention is one of the best methods of fighting juvenile crime. Building more facilities to house juvenile offenders can be at best only one part of any solution. Any increased spending on confining juvenile offenders must be closely linked to existing efforts to prevent juvenile crime.

[1997 c 338 § 56.]

Finding -- Evaluation--Report--1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.      Severability -- Effective dates--1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.