Dependency and Multi-System Involvement

The SAJE Center recognizes the unique needs of youth who are involved in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. While maintaining a broader commitment to accelerate justice for Washington’s juvenile population, SAJE also holds a specialized commitment to advance programs and policies that improve the lives of multi-system involved youth. Such a specialized focus centers the needs of Washington’s most vulnerable and marginalized youth. Please explore this page to learn more about The SAJE Center’s specific projects committed to justice for multi-system involved juveniles.

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Multi-System Involved Youth
Multi-System Involved Youth

A 2014 study by the Washington Center for Court Research (WSCCR) found that approximately 44% of youth referred into the juvenile justice system also had a history in the child welfare system. Such youth are identified by WSCCR as “multi-system” youth.

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