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- Axios SeattleJul 24, 2024
Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr issued a directive this month clarifying that a 2021 state law doesn't stop police from questioning juveniles who witness crimes.
… - Jul 25, 2024
"If we leave the door open to change, we can welcome healing. But if we lock the doors, we deny ourselves the beauty of one another." Please read this touching story by our own Shrounda Selivanoff, published in the Summer 2024 issue of the Family Justice Journal, by clicking the title:…
- The Seattle TimesJul 22, 2024If law enforcement follows the law as it’s written, and as the prosecutor has told them to, we can protect vulnerable youth in police custody, writes the author.
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The Office of Public Defense believes in providing justice through service to our community, prioritizing equity and excellence in all we do. Ensuring justice means embracing a multidisciplinary approach to providing public defense services, ensuring that each individual is met where they are at with the help they need in their case.
This core value propels our team of dedicated advocates to address the far-reaching causes and consequences of justice involvement. We are dedicated to collaborating across disciplines, pooling diverse expertise and perspectives to accomplish our mission.
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