King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program.

It’s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended.

But 4 years into the program, it’s not working as planned.

What’s next?

KUOW’s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil breaks it down.

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King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program.
It&rsquo;s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended.
But 4 years into the program, it&rsquo;s not working as planned.
What&rsquo;s next?
KUOW&rsquo;s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil breaks it down.
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King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program.  It’s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended.  But 4 years into the program, it’s not working as planned.  What’s next?  KUOW’s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil breaks it down.

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