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ESJ Legislative Branch Committee guest speaker to discuss Dr. King, April 6
The Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Legislative Branch Committee and Councilmember Larry Gossett invite all employees to attend the first event in an ESJ lunch and learn guest speaker series, entitled “The Forgotten King” with author and activist Bill Fletcher, Jr. The event will be held Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Superior Courtroom, E-942. The King County Council passed King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan 2016-2022 and the goal of the ESJ Legislative Branch Committee is to help advance the vision of the Strategic Plan.
Submit 2017 FSA claims by March 31
Your 2017 FSA balance disappears at the end of the day on Saturday, March 31. Claims for eligible FSA expenses incurred by Dec. 31, 2017, must be received or postmarked by Navia no later than March 31, at 11:59 p.m. For the Health Care FSA only, unused funds up to $500 will carry over to the next calendar year. These carryover funds will be available to you after March 31. Go to Navia Benefits to check your FSA account balances, learn about eligible expenses, and learn how to file a claim. If you have any questions… Read More
KCIT ESJ speaker series to feature seminar instructor, March 30
The KCIT Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Committee is excited to bring in Dr. Heather Hackman to the ESJ Speaker’s Forum. Heather has been leading a series of three day seminars for managers and staff on “Building a Racially Just King County” that have been very well received by employees. The event will take place on Friday, March 30, at noon in the City of Seattle Bertha Knight Landes conference room located on Fifth Avenue and James Street.
Using VR technology to train staff, retain knowledge
VR is not just for gamers! King County is using Hololens technology to capture work processes, capitalize on institutional knowledge and enhance staff training using Mixed and Virtual Reality. In a pilot project with Microsoft and Taqtile, King County’s Departments of Information Technology and Natural Resources and Parks captured Emergency Bypass Gate work processes, including operations checklists, and made the “stories” editable to allow updates to be made as things change – without the need for a team of technical developers. Capturing this knowledge will help King County prepare for the passing… Read More
Interview with Katherine King, DCHS Business and Finance Officer III
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter What do you do in DCHS? I am a Business and Finance Officer for the Community Services Operating Fund and the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy. For these funds I assist with the development of the budget, review expenditures for budget compliance, track and analyze expenditures against the budget to assist project managers with strategic decision-making, and I prepare financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. I also review contracts and conduct site visits with our contractors to test for fiscal compliance. What’s something… Read More
New facility will build on work to keep youth out of justice system
King County is currently constructing a new Children and Family Justice Center to replace the failing Youth Services Center that will help the County build on its efforts to keep young people from entering the criminal justice system, deliver nation-leading diversion programs, and connect youth and their families to services and support. The CFJC, which is being constructed with funds from a $210 million levy approved by King County voters in 2012, will have space for courtrooms, youth and family program space, a resource center, childcare facilities for families on court business,… Read More
Celebrating recently promoted DAJD employees
On November 7, 2017, the Juvenile Division within the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention hosted a promotion ceremony for several employees: Randy Green was promoted to Corrections Supervisor Belenda Wilson was promoted to Corrections Supervisor Rich Reed was promoted to Restorative Justice Coordinator (PPM II). Rich also received his 25 year Service Award. Congratulations to Randy, Belenda and Rich on a job well done! Pictured: Left to right are Randy Green, Belenda Wilson, Juvenile Division Director Pam Jones and Rich Reed.
Kudos! Cecilia Camino, Juvenile Probation Counselor, Superior Court
The Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS) team received this note from a thankful parent: Parent: Thank you so much Cecilia… As traumatic as this was, the result is already much improved at home. I am so grateful for FIRS – I wish this program existed everywhere. The flow into the prison pipeline for young black males is definitely slowed by this program! Juvenile court should be a prescription for kids getting back on track. Thank you! Barb
Featured Job: Public Defense Attorney – Recent Fellowship / Clerkship experience
Salary: $65,109.41 – $98,162.48 Annually Job Type: Multiple job types-career service and/or temp Location: Seattle, WA Department: Department of Public Defense Job Number: 2018IVB07894 Closing: 3/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is now actively recruiting Attorney applicants with graduation dates between January 2016 and June 2017 that have been engaged in legal fellowships or clerkships. Individuals would be committed to working in public defense in King County to begin employment in late summer 2018 through early spring 2019. The successful applicant will have a passion for public defense and a demonstrated commitment to helping… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office LinkedIn
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office employs more than 400 people, including 210 attorneys. Follow the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on LinkedIn today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Juvenile Justice: The stats
Children and Family Justice Center $210 million: Levy amount King County voters approved in 2012 to build a Children and Family Justice Center to replace the outdated Youth Services Center $45 million: Estimated detention portion of the $210 million CFJC $40 million: Estimated cost of repairs to existing YSC 112: Number of juvenile detention beds at new CFJC, a reduction of 100 from the YSC’s 212 beds Juvenile Detention 136: Reduction in number of youth in detention from 187 in 1998 to 51 in 2016 49%: African American composition of youth in detention in 2016 (see below): African… Read More
Judge focused on keeping youth out of juvenile justice system
When Judge Wesley Saint Clair was named Chief Juvenile Judge for King County Superior Court in 2012, he saw it as an opportunity to make a difference for the community and particularly for young people of color in the community. “When I came to Juvenile Court I felt that was a shift in the alignment of the stars and the moons because I think there was a conversation occurring that’s going to really allow us to manifest change in a concrete fashion,” Judge Saint Clair said. “It’s been accelerated at this point… Read More
Marcus Stubblefield: Washing the windows of a glass house
When you ask Marcus Stubblefield why he joined King County to work on juvenile justice issues, his passion for the work quickly becomes evident. “Because there are a lot of folks that are products of that system that look just like me and that system has demonstrated inequities, and I personally believe that you’re either part of the problem or part of the solution,” Marcus said. “You can either throw stones at a glass house, or you can come inside a glass house and wash the windows so you can see out… Read More
Program helps young people mend family relationships, stay out of detention
A young person can act violently in the home for all kinds of reasons. FIRS – Family Intervention and Restorative Services – is an innovative King County program that works to address the underlying issues that led the youth to in-home violence and keep them out of juvenile detention. “Domestic violence can be pretty complex and it’s not just as simple as a kid acting badly and being violent in the home – sometimes it is – but more often there is a bunch of other factors at play,” said Jeremy Crowe,… Read More
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
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