Colleen McIngles — Colleen McIngles is introduced as the executive director of the Children's Justice Center of King County, and then she identifies herself and begins testifying in that role as the executive director of King County's Child Advocacy Center.
Latania Horace Du Bois — Introduced as Executive Director of the Salon Task Force.
Yasmin Waheed — Yasmin Waheed was introduced as a community outreach and engagement specialist with the Salon Task Force and founder of Survivors Inspire Solutions, then introduced again to speak. She identified herself, explained her work in partnership with the task force, and argued that the data show an urgent need for an Ebony Alert. She said the alert would help address disparities and honor missing Black women and girls, thanked Senator Dhingra and committee members, urged House passage of the measure, and then introduced Kate Garvey to continue the testimony.
Latanya Horace Du Bois — Latanya Horace Du Bois expressed support for the bill and noted that the work is not finished, then explained that the Ebony Alert effort must account for nuances affecting the African American community. She emphasized the need for strong outreach, engagement, and education so the community knows about the bill and its purpose.
T'wina Nobles — Senator T'wina Nobles was introduced as the next speaker and then presented Senate Bill 5169, explaining that the bill is meant to protect children and other survivors from having to repeatedly relive trauma in court. She argued that forcing children to recount violence, sometimes in front of the people who harmed them, is not healing or trauma-informed. She said the bill gives courts better tools to protect children while still holding violent offenders accountable, and framed the proposal as a balance of accountability, compassion, justice, and care.
Rebecca Saldaña — Likely the senator referred to as 'Saldana'; thanked for leadership on the Ebony Alert effort.
De Nica Childs — Cited as a missing Black woman in Washington State whose case might have been different with an Ebony Alert.
Kate Garvey — Kate Garvey was introduced as the CEO of King County Sexual Assault Resources, then took the floor and identified herself as the CEO of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KSARC) and a member of the Washington State Sexual Assault Working Group.
SB5169 — Senate Bill 5169 was introduced as a bill sponsored by Nobles to protect children from reliving trauma. It was described as giving courts better tools to protect children while still holding violent offenders accountable, and as allowing children’s voices to be heard without forcing them to repeatedly relive their worst moments in intimidating settings.
Jamila Taylor — Representative Jamila Taylor is introduced as the 30th Legislative District representative and chair of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, then identifies herself as a prime co-sponsor of House Bill 1591 with Representative Goodman. Later remarks thank her for introducing the bill and for her comments on House Bill 1591.
Roger Goodman — Roger Goodman is referenced throughout the discussion of House Bill 1591: he is asked to come up with Representative Taylor, identified as a prime co-sponsor, credited with coordinating with other states that have implemented similar legislation, and thanked for his remarks on the bill.
HB1591 — House Bill 1591 is discussed as a refinement of domestic violence law aimed at supporting survivors of trafficking and domestic violence who become criminal defendants because of coercion. The bill is described as addressing failures in the system, covering the continuum of survivor conduct, and providing relief through sentencing mitigation, possible resentencing, and vacating convictions. It is also noted as an important measure that will soon come to the House floor.
Chris Stearns — Chris Stearns is introduced as the next speaker and then discusses his Navajo identity and his work bringing legislation to combat human and sex trafficking, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on Native Americans and the trauma experienced by victims. The discussion then shifts to praise and thanks from others for his leadership, collaboration on the bill, and related trauma-informed court reform work, including recognition of him as a champion and House companion sponsor.
Tina Orwall — The speaker praises Senator Tina Orwall as a mentor and collaborator, noting appreciation for working with her on Native American community issues and thanking her directly for her support and work.
SB6017 — Described as the Senate bill aimed at creating a trauma-informed court system.
Lauren Davis — Lauren Davis shares her personal experience surviving domestic violence and stalking, explaining how victim services and a local advocate helped save her life. She describes escaping an abusive relationship, following safety guidance, fearing retaliation, eventually seeking a protection order, and receiving a landmark court ruling that included electronic monitoring with victim notification. She also recounts the later jury trial in Thurston County Superior Court and uses her story to emphasize the danger of stalking and the importance of fully funding victim services.
Manka Dhingra — Manka Dhingra introduced herself as the Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate, chair of the Law and Justice Committee, and representative of the 45th Legislative District. Shortly afterward, she was acknowledged and thanked by Colleen McIngles at the start of her remarks.
Manka Dhingra — Multiple speakers repeatedly thanked Senator Manka Dhingra for her leadership and support, including her work on the Ebony Alert effort and for creating space for the speakers. The remarks consistently praised her determination, leadership, and role in bringing people together at the event, forming one continuous sequence of appreciation.