Juvenile
Justice
Justice
Those under 18 are always tried in juvenile court.
True or False?
False. Some as young as 12 in WA state can be tried in adult court- this is occurs most often for 16-17 year olds with "serious" charges.
If you do not earn a high school diploma, but would like to continue your education, you must earn your __. This can be done at ____
-GED at FYRE
In Okanogan County, the largest population of incarcerated youth is
a) white/caucasian
b) Latino
c) Native American
Native American
Across the United States, youth of color of color are much more likely to be held in juvenile facilities than white youth. Black youth are incarcerated ____ times more often than white youth.
about 6 times (293 per 100,000 vs 52 per 100,000)
NA- 3.8 times (199 per 100,000)
Latino - 25% (65 per 100,000)
The ONLY commonly used form of birth control that prevents pregnancy AND STI's
Condoms
After how many unexcused absences is the school required to schedule a meeting with a parent or guardian?
3
At what age can youth receive mental health care WITHOUT having to notify parents or guardians?
13 or older
In Okanogan County, youth can receive help navigating their legal challenges at ___
1. FYRE
The United States holds about 5% of the world's population, but __% of prisoners.
25% - about 1 in 4
What is NARCAN? How is it used?
Reversing the effects of an overdose - typically through a nasal spray, and can be used as many times as necessary.
Bonus: What is the ONLY type of drugs NARCAN works on?
What does the term, "school to prison pipeline" mean?
Policies and practices that push schoolchildren, especially the most at-risk children, out of classrooms and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This pipeline reflects the prioritization of incarceration over education.
At what age may youth receive birth control WITHOUT having to notify a parent or guardian?
ANY AGE!
Note: make sure to tell the clinic you want the visit to be CONFIDENTIAL to avoid having a charge sent to your parents. FYRE recommends Family Health Centers.
1 in __________ youth in Okanogan county have been detained at least once between the ages of 12-17
53
What is the most common symptom of an STI?
No symptoms at all! - that's why you should get tested every 6 months or every new partner!
Anyone at any age who called 911 for someone experiencing an overdose will not get in trouble for drug possession or use. You can't be arrested for being high when you are trying to help someone else.
Good Samaritan Law
NOTE: If the person calling 911 has existing/outstanding warrants, this law does not protect against arrest for those warrants.
Teen who received comprehensive sex ed were __% less likely to report a pregnancy than those who received abstinence only education
50%
What does LGBTQIA+ stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Innersex, Asexual, other unnamed identities
This type of medication, perscribed for infections, can make medicated birth control stop working.
Antibiotics
Use a backup form of birth control (like condoms!) while taking these meds.