Hoffman said the state is considering cutting funding for the Early Intervention Program in the spring and isn't sure if the justice center will have money available after June to continue offering all programs. The Washington State Institute of Public Policy will monitor the new programs to determine their effectiveness. Then we'll have to track those kids. Youths are most likely to re-offend within 2H years of being released from an institution, he said. As far he knows, Washington is the first in the country to offer a menu of researched programs, then test them on a statewide level.
Counselors believe the trend is right on target.
It's real smart, real savvy. Copyright 1998 Tri-City Herald. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. When Will Thomas came across a skull two years ago during the hydroplane races at Columbia Park, he was intrigued.