The Department of Children, Youth, and Families implemented layoffs affecting approximately 11% of staff at the Echo Glen juvenile detention facility. These reductions occurred in late June and early July, impacting around 30 employees out of a total of 277. The facility houses young offenders and has a history of significant issues, including a violent escape in 2023 and high staff turnover. Layoffs are part of a new staffing model intended to reallocate Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselors to case management. Internal communications reveal disputes and frustrations among teams involved in the layoff process.
Seattle, Washington
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