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Notes from the Executive’s Desk – December
As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we accomplished together. This work takes commitment from every corner of our agency and from every partner who walks through our doors. December gives us a chance to pause, look back, and recognize the progress we made for the people we serve.
A Year Defined by Accreditation
This year… Read more
Featuring Asma Ibrahim (Pierce County Juvenile Court) & Torian Taylor (King County Superior Court)
Every day in Washington, dedicated professionals across the juvenile justice system show up with a shared purpose: help young people find stability, hope, and a way forward. In this edition of Beyond the Badge, we highlight two powerful voices—Asma Ibrahim, Juvenile Probation Counselor with Pierce County Juvenile Court, and Torian Taylor, Juvenile Probation Counselor with King County Superior Court—… Read more
Corrections Officers Academy Class 502 held a special ceremony Thursday morning at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Memorial Garden to honor Clallam County Deputy Sheriff Wally Davis, whose line-of-duty death has had a lasting impact on one recruit’s family and the broader law enforcement community.
Every recruit who comes through the Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy (JCOA) brings a unique story—and a personal reason for choosing this work. Their experiences shape how they connect with young people, communicate, and show up in moments that can change a young person’s trajectory.
These four graduates—Cliff, RJ, Smith, and Javan—represent the heart of what it means to serve Washington’s youth with dignity, integrity, and… Read more