Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.
The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial.
Preparing for adult life is critical for all high school students. But those with disabilities face a greater risk of missing postsecondary opportunities.
Experts say poor data reporting practices have kept educational institutions from truly confronting their role in exposing kids to the criminal justice system.