Crossposted from Medium

A new program aims to cut through myths and misunderstandings about the justice system and spark conversations about justice, government, and our shared civic responsibilities.

Judges and lawyers across King County are fanning out to community groups, schools, and clubs to deliver presentations that cut through myths and misunderstandings about the justice system and its role in the three branches of government. Sponsored by the King County Bar Association (KCBA), the effort is called the Civics Stewardship Program.

“This program is about meeting people where they are, outside the courtroom, in the spaces where they live, work, and gather,” said Kathleen Jensen, KCBA’s Executive Director. “We want to make these foundational ideas accessible and relevant.” Read more.