Reinvesting in Youth was a King County partnership between local governments, foundations, and community representatives. Its aim was to reduce juvenile crime, which disproportionately affected youth of color. Based on studies showing that early intervention was more effective and significantly less expensive than incarceration, the program aimed to promote the health of youth and families, increase the capacity of community based organizations that served at-risk youth, prevent juvenile involvement in the justice system, and save public monies.

The records are organized into three subseries:

Program Information - general information about the program, including work plans, financial information, and committee meeting materials.

Agreements and Applications - agreements with other governmental entities as well as applications and agreements from community based organizations participating in the program.

Reports - cultural competency reports written about the participating community based organizations, including both assessments and action plans. Assessments were completed by a consultant and included feedback from site visits, interviews, and surveys.