New Zealand Restorative Justice presentation and discussion
In the 1980s, the New Zealand criminal justice system began listening to the indigenous Maori people to understand why Maori youth were overrepresented in the courts, jails, and prisons. In 1989 legislation was passed that significantly changed the youth justice system for the entire country.
Join us in learning about the story of New Zealand youth justice and what it means for those interested in restorative justice today.
- Thursday, October 6, 2016 from noon to 1:30 p.m. – Highline College, Building 2 Banquet Room, 2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA. Register here.
- Friday, October 7, 2016 from noon to 1:30 p.m. – Chinook Building, Conference Room 121/123. Register here.
These events are open to the public and are hosted by the King County Offices of Equity and Social Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution. For more information contact Polly Davis with Alternative Dispute Resolution at (206) 263-2436, or Matias Valenzuela with the Office of Equity and Social Justice at (206) 263-8697.
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Come see us at the Northwest Film Forum’s Archival Screening Night!
Crossposted from Bytes and Boxes
The King County Archives is delighted to be participating in a screening of clips from local archives and cultural organizations at the Northwest Film Forum, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The event is being held in honor of Archives Month and promises to be a treat.
The King County Archives is contributing a variety of clips, including some local sports history, 1930s silent film, and more!
We hope to see you there!
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#AskAnArchivist Day is October 5
Curious about archives or what archivists do all day? On Wednesday, October 5, archivists around the country will be taking your questions on Twitter – including staff at the King County Archives! The day-long event is part of American Archives Month and helps to celebrate the importance of preserving and researching historical records. Follow @KingCoArchives and tweet at us using #AskAnArchivist with your questions about archives or King County history.
For more information about #AskAnArchivist Day or American Archives Month, visit the Society of American Archivists website.
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Featured Job: Environmental Intern
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/09/16 10:30 PM
Salary: $17.70 – $22.43 Hourly
Job Type: Intern
Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington
Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Solid Waste Division
Description: The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks have an opening for a graduate intern in their Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section. The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses, local governments, and schools.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
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Celebrating Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month beginning September 15 “Latino/Latina Heritage Month in King County.
“I urge all County residents to join me in celebrating the many contributions of people of Latino heritage to our community,” Executive Constantine said in his Proclamation.
More than 55 million people of Latino/Latina ancestry live in the United States, with almost 200,000 calling King County home.
You can read the Executive’s proclamation here (SharePoint).
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Challenge: Take Your Commute to New Heights
You could win a custom adventure by participating in Washington’s Wheel Options campaign during the month of October!
As a King County Employee, you can participate in the Washington State Ridesharing Organization’s annual Wheel Options campaign. Commute via bicycle, transit, carpool, vanpool, walking or telecommuting for at least six days next month and – in addition to reducing congestion and saving money – you’ll be eligible to win a customizable adventure!
Wheel Options encourages commuters across Washington to reduce their number of drive-alone trips. Visit Wheel Options to register, learn more about commute options, and become eligible to for the prizes; which include the custom adventure, gift cards, and many other great prizes.
The King County Employee Transportation Program offers a variety of healthy commute benefits to King County employees, to reduce the stress and costs of commuting. For more information, visit the ETP site.
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King County leaders discuss 2016 Employee Survey
The 2016 King County Employee Survey is now underway, and we’ve been asking some County leaders why the survey is important to them and their employees, and how they will act on the results.
In this first video, we talk to Caroline Whalen, Director of the Department of Executive Services, Harold Taniguchi, Director of the Department of Transportation, Commander William Hayes, Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, and John Wilson, the King County Assessor.
Watch the video by clicking the image below (captions coming soon).
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Executive Unveils $11.3 Billion Proposed Budget
On Monday, King County Executive Dow Constantine transmitted his 2017-2018 proposed biennial budget to the Metropolitan King County Council.
The proposed $11.3 billion, two-year budget invests in Metro Transit, human services, and other important programs that reflect the values of King County residents and again maintains costs below the rate of population and inflation.
Find out more by watching the Executive’s address below or read more on the budget website.
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Track department results of 2016 Employee Survey
The King County employee survey is now underway through Friday, October 21. Track how well your department is participating by checking out the data on the survey website.
Surveys were emailed to most employees from 2016KCEmployeeSurvey@orcsurvey.com on Monday, Sept. 26. The email is unique to each employee and cannot be forwarded to others. If you did not receive a survey email, please contact KCEmployeeSurvey@kingcounty.gov.
Please note your responses are completely anonymous to King County and the consultant only shares analyzed results, never individual responses.
The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and can be taken during working hours. The Superior Court, District Court and the Sheriff’s Office, are not participating in the survey. You can learn more about the survey at www.kingcounty.gov/employeesurvey.
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100%ers!
Three work groups have already reached 100 percent participation!
- In DNRP: Water and Land’s Science and Technical Support Group has a Science and Admin work group that got there day one
- The Continuous Improvement Team in Performance Strategy and Budget in the Executive’s Office
- In HRD the Comp and Employment Group.
In HRD, Director Susie Slonecker is treating Comp and Employment to lunch.
Go teams!!
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