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This Nov. 17, 2015 photo shows N Hall at King County Juvenile Detention Facility in Seattle, which houses both boys and girls who are detained for a variety of reasons. Recent court cases, legislation and high-profile crimes highlight the debate over the treatment of young offenders. For the past 20 years, it’s been up to county prosecutors across the state to decide which 16- and 17-year-olds accused of committing certain violent crimes are “auto declined” to adult, or superior, court and which ones are prosecuted in the juvenile system. (Ellen M. Banner /The Seattle Times via AP)
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In this Jan. 11, 2017 photo, plans to build a new, $210 million juvenile-justice center and lockup in Seattle are met with opposition by protesters, in Seattle. For the past 20 years, it’s been up to county prosecutors across the state to decide which 16- and 17-year-olds accused of committing certain violent crimes are “auto declined” to adult, or superior, court and which ones are prosecuted in the juvenile system. (Johnny Andrews /The Seattle Times via AP)
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In this July 29, 2015 photo, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg speaks in Seattle. Satterberg said juveniles are being sent to the adult court system at a much lesser rate than they were 20 years ago, as officials turn instead to diversion and community-based programs for young offenders. (Bettina Hansen /The Seattle Times via AP)
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In this Nov. 17, 2015 photo, juvenile detainees walk down a hallway at the King County Juvenile Detention Facility in Seattle, where they attend classes and also have access to outdoor recreation. For the past 20 years, it’s been up to county prosecutors across the state to decide which 16- and 17-year-olds accused of committing certain violent crimes are “auto declined” to adult, or superior, court and which ones are prosecuted in the juvenile system. (Ellen M. Banner /The Seattle Times via AP)
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana hits a two-run single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during a baseball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with Michael Brantley after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) scores a run in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt watches his two-run double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. (10) avoids a foul with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is fouled by Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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The United States team poses after overtime of the gold-medal game of the women's world hockey championships against Canada, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Plymouth, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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The U.S. team poses after defeating Canada 3-2 in overtime in the gold-medal game of the women's world hockey championships Friday, April 7, 2017, in Plymouth, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) spins around Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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In this Thursday, March 16, 2017, photo, Todd Fields, left, president of 2ndSaturday's 2S Industries program, and project manager Martin Evans pose for a photo inside a home they're rebuilding on Moffatt Avenue in the Oak Cliff borough of Dallas. 2S Industries trains and employs ex-inmates for construction and landscaping jobs. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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In this Thursday, March 16, 2017, photo, job foreman Byron Rose, left, and project manager Martin Evans of 2ndSaturday's 2S Industries program, walk around a house they're rebuilding on Moffatt Avenue in the Oak Cliff borough of Dallas. 2S Industries trains and employs ex-inmates for construction and landscaping jobs. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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In this Thursday, March 16, 2017, photo, landscaper Rickey Traylor, of 2ndSaturday's 2S Industries program, works on the exterior of a house being rebuilt on Moffatt Avenue in the Oak Cliff borough of Dallas. 2S Industries trains and employs ex-inmates for construction and landscaping jobs. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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In this Thursday, March 16, 2017, photo, project manager Martin Evans of 2ndSaturday's 2S Industries program, describes work being done on a house they're rebuilding on Moffatt Avenue in the Oak Cliff borough of Dallas. 2S Industries trains and employs ex-inmates for construction and landscaping jobs. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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Montreal Canadiens' Dwight King (21) scores past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy during second-period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Friday, April 7, 2017. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
