SPP has been a collaborative effort from the beginning, and our success is built on partnerships. The original partnership between The Evergreen State College (Evergreen) and Washington State Department of Corrections (WA Corrections) remains the foundation of all we do, both in Washington and for the SPP Network. The partnership is strengthened by SPP’s co-directorship: Kelli Bush is a member of the staff at Evergreen, and Tim Lang is the Secretary for WA Corrections. The two organizations share in initiating new programs, collaborating with non-incarcerated and incarcerated partners, and disseminating SPP outreach materials and resources. SPP staff at Evergreen and WA Corrections work together daily and at every level of our operations.

Complementing the work of our founding partners, program partners contribute to almost every SPP initiative. Most programs would not be possible without their expertise, enthusiasm, and resources. We work with nearly 200 named partners across Washington who collaborate with WA Corrections, Evergreen, or both.

Corrections staff at every level of the department shape and support SPP programs. Leadership at headquarters, staff at each prison, and people in every custody and program role contribute to making these partnerships possible. SPP staff work closely with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and other college partners whose input strengthens and enriches every program.