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Juvenile‑justice director warns state system remains overcapacity; Stafford Creek plan raises questions
Summary
The county’s juvenile‑justice director briefed commissioners on ongoing statewide capacity problems at Green Hill School and a state proposal to open beds at Stafford Creek, cautioning that opening beds may only cause a ripple effect that keeps facilities overcapacity.
Wallowa County Juvenile Justice Director Nori Gregoire updated the board on capacity issues in Washington State youth facilities and local court services during the Jan. 6 meeting.
Gregoire said Green Hill School — the state facility that holds older adolescent residents — continues to operate over capacity, holding about 240 youth and young adults, roughly 33% over the facility’s planned capacity. She described the state’s “bubble”…
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