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Gender & Justice Commission
Administrative Office of the Courts
PO Box 41170
Olympia, WA 98504-1170
Commissions@courts.wa.gov

Welcome from the Gender and Justice Commission Co-Chairs

The Gender and Justice Commission (GJC) is a working Commission of the Supreme Court of the state of Washington, and its members have been actively addressing gender bias in Washington State Courts since 1994.

The mission of the Gender and Justice Commission is to identify concerns and make recommendations regarding the equal treatment of all parties, attorneys, and court employees in the State courts, and to promote gender equality through researching, recommending, and supporting the implementation of best practices; providing educational programs that enhance equal treatment of all parties; and serving as a liaison between the courts and other organizations in working toward communities free of bias.

We welcome the opportunity work with judges, lawyers, agencies and individuals to eliminate gender bias in the legal profession and within the law and justice system. We encourage anyone who is interested in ensuring gender equality in the court system to reach out to the Commission and be involved in these efforts. Thank you for your continuing support!


Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud   Judge Rebecca R Glasgow
Co-Chair   Co-Chair


News & Events

  • The Gender and Justice Commission is sponsoring Civil Protection Order (CPO) Forums for judicial officers to support resource sharing and collaboration related to implementation of Chapter 7.105 RCW. In 2024, CPO Forums are scheduled on the following Fridays - 1/19/24, 4/19/24, 7/26/24, and 10/11/25 from 12:15 - 1:00 pm. This forum is for judicial officers only. Please contact commissions@courts.wa.gov for registration information.
  • The Domestic & Sexual Violence Committee put together a Gender-Based Violence Training and Resource Library, available here. It is geared primarily toward judicial officers and court personnel in Washington State, but may be useful to anyone wishing to learn more about these topics. Resources include bench guides, webinars, bench cards, reports, and more. Contact commissions@courts.wa.gov with questions, or if you are aware of a resource that may be helpful to add to this library.
  • Pursuant to ESSB 5187 Sec. 918, the GJC was directed to convene a Crime Victim Services (CVS) Work Group. Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward of Spokane County Superior Court is leading this work on behalf of the GJC. The CVS Work Group had its first meeting on October 11, 2023, and will continue to meet on a monthly basis until its recommendations are due to the Legislature on October 1, 2024.

Upcoming Meetings

    2024 Commission Meeting Calendar

    2023 Commission Meeting Calendar


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