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Established in 1982, PBHJP works to improve the health and well-being of children, families, and adults served by the mental health, chemical dependency, child welfare, and justice systems. Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy (PBHJP) is a component of The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Washington School of Medicine. The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training (WIMHRT) and The Washington State Children’s Evidence Based Practice Institute (EBPI) are both major programs managed by PBHJP.

08/04/2015

Dr. Maria Monroe-DeVita of PBHJP, along with Dr. Mike McDonell of WSU, will be leading a training Implementation and Evaluation of the first ever Washington State DBHR-funded First Episode Psychosis pilot in Yakima, WA through Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. The program is called New Journeys. http://www.cwcmh.org/yakima-valley-mental-health-first-episode-psychosis.php

We believe in the human spirit’s internal desire to grow and progress and to recover from any challenge or trial. Our focus is to help children and families use their strengths to build resiliency and skills in the healing process.

07/15/2015

President Barack Obama speaking about America’s incarceration problem, the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on communities of color and the need for greater criminal justice reform. https://youtu.be/LK8WEbEcoys

President Obama Addresses NAACP National Convention Obama Pushing for Greater Criminal Justice Reform at NAACP Convention In one of the expansive speeches of...

06/30/2015

Crosscut highlights two notable efforts in WA aimed at promoting the well-being of children. http://crosscut.com/2015/06/can-science-save-abused-neglected-kids-and-money-too/

By Judy Lightfoot Continue reading →

05/08/2015

Please join us for our next PBHJP Grand Rounds on Monday, May 11th with Dr. Michael Knapp:

04/14/2015

"Legislature close to allowing more sealing of juvenile records"
http://crosscut.com/2015/04/legislature-close-to-allowing-more-sealing-of-juvenile-records/

The Washington House has approved a measure that would expand the opportunities of juvenile offenders to have their records sealed.

04/07/2015

"Podcast: Talking neglect with at-risk experts Eric and Casey Trupin" http://crosscut.com/2015/04/podcast-a-conversation-about-neglect-with-experts-eric-and-casey-trupin/

When it comes to abuse and neglect, abuse is the one that commands our attention. Abuse is easier to document, notice and punish. But neglect is far more common and has a much greater impact on our society. Neglect alters … Continue reading →

04/02/2015

An article from the Seattle Times "Kids, jails a bad combination; society can do better"
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/kids-jails-a-bad-combination-society-can-do-better/

A King County plan to reduce reliance on jailing kids should focus everyone’s attention on helping all children thrive.

03/17/2015

Article from nw news network "Amid Push For Alternatives, Judges Cling to Juvenile Detention For Truants."
http://nwnewsnetwork.org/post/amid-push-alternatives-judges-cling-juvenile-detention-truants

Nationally, there’s a push to outlaw incarceration of students for skipping school and other non-criminal behavior and use alternatives. But some judges

02/23/2015

Please join us for our next PBHJP Grand Rounds on Monday, March 9th with Dr. Wendy Stone:

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2815 Eastlake Avenue E
Seattle, WA
98102

Telephone

+12066852085

Website

http://depts.washington.edu/pbhjp/

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