Law & Justice for All
Significance
Laws and law enforcement should treat everyone fairly and protect all communities. Inequities in policing, courts, and incarceration have harmed communities of color and poor communities. Justice should be about healing and fairness, not punishment alone.
Incarceration Rate
The overrepresentation of Black/African American adults in the Criminal Justice System is a national trend mirrored in Washington. The high level of incarceration has a significant economic and opportunity impact on communities of color.
Juvenile Justice
Youth involvement in the Criminal Justice System can impact educational attainment, development, and family systems. Understanding youth involvement by decision-point helps start the conversation on what types of interventions are appropriate to mitigate inequity.