Advocacy, Model Programs
& Training
Reforming systems and addressing the root causes for why girls* get pushed out of opportunity.
The Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State seeks to improve the status of girls* in WA state, address the underlying conditions that perpetuate the adversity they face and pave pathways for a better future.
Why Girls?
31% of probation-involved girls have had a history of out-of-home placement
55% of girls on probation in Washington State have a prevalence of truancy
20% of girls in Washington State live in poverty
How Change Happens
Coordinated programs, policies and practices are necessary to support girls on a path toward a purposeful future. Change requires data-driven, collective work by community stakeholders and legislators to identify policy, practice and program changes. These changes move systems towards gender/race-responsive care and scale up high quality services that prevent cycles of violence, poverty and recidivism.
Our Programs & Events
One Girl Better Systems (OGBS) Project
Advocacy Member Group
Girls Advocacy & Impact Network
Beyond Pink Annual Summit
“What we need are transformational service delivery models to replace the stopgap use of detention, which is punitive, stigmatizing for girls at a pivotal developmental time and a poor substitute for desperately needed services. Counties across the state are working toward this vision. Improvement is not only possible, it is happening.”
— Ann Muno, Executive Director / Read Full Article