Juvenile Justice practices build community for youth, connect them to opportunities
King County is committed to helping youth succeed. Through a variety of services, at-risk youth are given the tools needed to make healthy decisions and are surrounded by a community of adults dedicated to helping each individual make the changes needed to get their life back on track. Understanding that each person faces different challenges, the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) provides two options as alternatives to secure detention: electronic home monitoring and group care. “Our philosophy has always been placing youth out of detention and focusing on community… Read More
First workshop for US–The Untold Story Project is March 29
US-The Untold Story was launched last month as the most recent installment of the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Literary Project, which uses the empathic power of story to initiate discussions of race and racism. The project aligns with the county’s goal to “confront the historical and racial inequities that continue to exist in our community and our organization.” Such inequities lead to “adverse outcomes and conditions for communities of color compared to white communities.” For this reason, The Untold Story project invites members of communities of color within the community of… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook
Welcome to the official page for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. In our posts you will learn a little more about our approach to justice, and the women and men who work here, who work for you, and who are dedicated to the health and safety of the people of the county named in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Follow KC Prosecutor on Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: Budget Analyst – District Court
Closing: 3/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Salary: $72,105.12 – $91,767.84 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week Department: King County District Court Description: The Budget Analyst for King County District Court is responsible for a wide range of analytical, financial and technical duties involved in the researching, planning, evaluation, preparation, presentation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets and programs. The successful candidate will report directly to the Budget Director, who is responsible for all financial aspects of the Court’s 67 million biennial budget including accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounts, collection and time payment services,… Read More
In my own words: Our approach to juvenile justice reform
Dear fellow King County employee, As you know, the wellbeing of youth, including those involved in the justice system, is one of my major priorities. As we set the stage for significant announcements and changes in the year ahead, I’d like to share my thoughts on our approach to juvenile justice reform. Over the past year, I have articulated my vision of what the goal of zero youth detention means, and how to make it happen. Here are excerpts from three speeches so you can better understand my thinking and my values…. Read More
King County announces second season for Trailhead Direct
Shared from the Washington Trails Association After a successful pilot season for the Trailhead Direct, King County has announced the program will continue in 2018 with hopes of expanding. Last summer, the pilot program developed as a joint effort, on behalf of King County Metro and King County Parks Department, to reduce vehicle congestion at popular trailheads in the Issaquah Alps. It was a step towards ensuring more equitable access and public transportation to trails as the demand for hiking opportunities around Seattle, Issaquah and North Bend continue to grow. Read more at… Read More
Tech Tip: Calendar shortcuts
It’s fast and easy to show or hide other people’s calendars that you have to access often. Here’s a screen shot of an example on my own Outlook calendar pane. Right click on My Calendars and select New Calendar Group to create a “folder” so you can organize your calendar shortcuts in a way make sense for you. Then right click the new group/folder and select Add Calendar, then From Address Book… find the person whose calendar you want to add and click OK. Then you can drag and drop the calendar… Read More
Seven lessons from Harry Potter about letting youth lead
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog We’ve all seen movies where an adult walks into a young person’s life and everything changes. There are heartfelt monologues, touching moments, and in the best of them, at least one inspiring musical number. While there is a special place in our hearts for these movies, the truth is that young people don’t need adults to save them—they need us to get out of their way. But that doesn’t mean there is no role for adults in youth movements. We need to get behind our… Read More
All-purpose fixers do their thing at free public events
The King County EcoConsumer public outreach program sponsors free repair events around King County (outside Seattle), where people can bring small household items and clothing. Our experienced all-purpose fixers and sewing fixers will work on them, and can help you learn repair tips as well. Each repair event might operate a little differently, based on the venue, the needs of the local community, and more. They might be one-time events, or they may eventually be adopted by a local community and run by other organizations. At these repair events, people bring in items such… Read More
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