Advocates for children should be catalysts for systemic change.
Task Forces / Workgroups
TeamChild staff participate in task forces and workgroups in order to coordinate advocacy efforts and advance the rights of youth. As a member of the Alliance for Equal Justice, TeamChild works with other legal aid providers through the Youth Law Task Force and its subcommittees, including the Children’s Mental Health Workgroup.
TeamChild staff also share their expertise with groups focusing on access to legal services and juvenile justice reform. Current and recent efforts include:
- Washington State Bar Association - Juvenile Law Section
- Washington State Gangs in Schools Task Force
- Washington State Sex Offender Policy Board
- Statewide Becca Task Force
- Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration - Vision Planning Group
- Access to Justice Board - Delivery System Committee
- Access to Justice Board - Law School Relations Committee
- Washington State Partnership Council for Juvenile Justice
If you would like to learn more about our participation in any of these groups, please contact our King County office.
