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Step-Up began in 1997 in response to the high number of juvenile domestic violence cases in King County Juvenile Court. Each year approximately 950 cases of domestic violence enter the juvenile court system. The majority of cases are assaults against parents. Prior to Step-Up, no program existed that addressed violence by youth against parents and family members.
