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