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 |
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Judge Rebecca R Glasgow |
| Co-Chair |
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Co-Chair |
News & Events
- The Gender and Justice Commission is proud to share its 2020-2024 Report which highlights our key initiatives and accomplishments.
- The Gender and Justice Commission continues to sponsor Civil Protection Order (CPO) Forums for judicial officers to support resource sharing and collaboration related to Chapter 7.105 RCW. Upcoming CPO Forums are scheduled on Friday, August 1, 2025 and Friday, October 24, 2025 from 12:15pm - 1:00pm. This virtual forum is for judicial officers only. Please contact commissions@courts.wa.gov for registration information.
- On March 18, 2025, the Gender & Justice Commission hosted a Women's History Month CLE entitled 62 Years After Gideon: The Past, Present, and Future of Women in Public Defense. The recording and material are available here.
- On April 11 and April 18, 2025, the Gender and Justice Commission hosted a two-part webinar series for judicial officers: An Evolving Landscape: Constitutional considerations and statewide practices for firearms prohibition, relinquishment, and compliance.
- The Domestic & Sexual Violence Committee put together a Gender-Based Violence Training and Resource Library, available here. Contact commissions@courts.wa.gov with questions, or if you are aware of a resource that may be helpful to add to this library.
Upcoming Meetings
2026 Commission Meeting Calendar
2025 Commission Meeting Calendar
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