"Through a purposeful 20 year effort, King County has reduced the juvenile detention population by more than 70 percent, and we are working on multiple fronts to keep reducing it. We are innovating with new alternatives to detention such as Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS) -- programs proven to divert youth of color from the justice system and toward supportive programs and mentors. King County is committed to employing a public health approach and therapeutic options to provide the best chance at prevention and redemption. When the Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC) opens in 2020, its Resource Center and expanded space for supportive programs will connect even more youth and families to community-based services."