The Children's Alliance works on several issues related to juvenile justice and adolescents in Washington. In juvenile justice, we advocate for alternatives to detention, juvenile violence prevention efforts, and strategies that address racial disproportionality in the system. We also work on a range of issues affecting adolescents, including services for adolescents in conflict with their families and mental health and chemical dependency treatment.

• Juvenile Justice in Washington: Learn more about at risk youth and the juvenile justice system in Washington's children

Take Action

• Find out how you can act to improve the lives of children, and join our Children's Action Network

• Children's Home Society



• Columbia Legal Services



• Teamchild



• The Defender Association



• Washington State Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee

The Children's Alliance convenes an Adolescent Workgroup, a group of advocates and providers of services to youth. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jon Gould at jon@childrensalliance.org or 206-324-0340 x 19.