Washington Economic Justice Alliance
ABOUT
WHO WE ARE
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POVERTY IN WA
Information about poverty in WA, the need for the plan.
10-YEAR PLAN
Let’s work together to create a Washington where everyone can thrive.
The 8 Strategies
The WA Economic Justice Alliance is implementing 8 Strategies to Dismantle Poverty.
In 2021, Washington State’s Governor Inslee adopted the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty and directed the members of the WA Economic Justice Alliance (who authored the plan) to lead its implementation. The plan’s foundation is the 8 Strategies, which serve as our goalposts as we work across the state to implement the plan.
1: UNDO STRUCTURAL RACISM & INEQUALITY
Understand structural racism, historical trauma and inequality, and undo their legacy in policies, programs and practices.
5: PRIORITIZE URGENT NEEDS
Prioritize the urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness, hunger, violence, substance use disorder or behavioral illness.
2: BALANCE POWER
Make equal space in decision-making for people and communities most affected by poverty and inequality.
6: BUILD A HOLISTIC CONTINUUM OF CARE
Build an integrated human service care system that addresses the holistic needs of Washingtonians.
3: INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Target equitable income growth, education opportunities and wealth-building among people with low incomes.
7: DECRIMINALIZE POVERTY
Decriminalize poverty and reduce reliance on the child welfare, juvenile justice and criminal justice systems.
4: ENSURE FOUNDATIONAL WELL-BEING
Invest in social and economic conditions to promote the intergenerational well-being of children, adults and seniors.
8: PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK
Ensure a just and equitable transition to the future of work.