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RCW 13.22.005 Finding—Intent—2020 c 333.
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(1) The legislature finds that prolonged isolation for juveniles may cause harm. Prolonged solitary confinement has also been shown as ineffective at reducing behavioral incidents and may increase anxiety and anger in youth. (2) Creating alternative solutions to solitary confinem…
RCW 13.22.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families. (2) "Detention facility" means: (a) Any detention facility as defined under RCW 13.40.020; and (b) …
RCW 13.22.020 Juvenile solitary confinement prohibited—Exceptions.
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(1) The use of solitary confinement for juveniles in a detention facility or institution is prohibited. (2) A juvenile may only be placed in isolation or room confinement in a detention facility or institution as authorized in this section. (a)(i) Total isolation and room confine…
RCW 13.22.030 Model policy.
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(1) The department shall, by July 1, 2021, adopt a model policy prohibiting the use of solitary confinement of juveniles in detention facilities and institutions, with the goal of also limiting the use and duration of isolation and room confinement. In determining the model polic…
