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Anita Khandelwal responds to working group focused on “high-barrier” individuals

DPD Director Anita Khandelwal voices concerns about the proposals put forward by a regional working group seeking to address the issues that cause people to cycle through the criminal legal system.

September 16, 2019 in Uncategorized.

A new library program helps incarcerated parents stay connected to their children

Seattle Public Library started its new “Read to Me!” program after librarians realized how many parents were incarcerated in the King County jail, just a few blocks away from the downtown branch.

September 5, 2019 in Uncategorized.

‘Friends for life’: Hard-fought victory builds bond between client and defense team

DPD’s defense team fought aggressively for their client, arguing that the state had charged an innocent man. They were successful; in March, he was acquitted. The team and the client continue to stay in touch, sharing a bond forged from that experience

August 21, 2019 in Uncategorized.
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