Policy & Advocacy
TASC’s advocacy work is grounded in its role at the intersection of health and justice. Policy is used as a lever to:
- Expand access to community-based services
- Reduce unnecessary justice involvement
- Improve outcomes for people with health needs
- Advance improved outcomes across Illinois and nationally
TASC’s advocacy is:
- Coalition-based
- Nonpartisan
- Grounded in practice and data
This includes:
- Legislative engagement in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
- Written testimony and briefs
- Partner campaigns and coordinated messaging
- Education of policymakers, funders, and the public