Quick Reference Links

Juvenile Non-Offender Benchbook Benchbook

AOC's Dependency Timeliness Report

WSIPP's Continuance Study

WSIPP's Disproportionality Report

Dee Wilson's Sounding Board - Research and Publication Reviews

 

 

Washington State Dependency Law

Introduction to Child Welfare Law in Washington for Non-Lawyers

Power Point slides used to introduce non-lawyers to the child welfare legal system in Washington.

Roles, Responsibilities and Ethical Codes for Those Involved in the Washington State Child Welfare Legal System

This document is intended as a resource guide to the roles, responsibilities and ethical codes of those commonly involved in the child welfare legal process in Washington.  It is hoped that the document will assist in helping members of the system understand each others obligations and limitations as we all work toward the common goal of using or unique skill sets to help resolve the issues the families we work with find themselves faced with in a way that improves their lives and the community as a whole.

Roles and Ethical Duties in Dependency Power Point

This Power point is an overview of the roles and ethical responsibilities of those involved in the dependency process.

Roles and Duties of the Parent Representation Attorney

A Power point by Washington State Office of Public Defense contract manager Brett Ballew.

Quick Guide to Washington Child Welfare Law

A summary of statutory provisions relating to child welfare law in Washington by CITA director Tim Jaasko-Fisher.