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WSADCP Honors Founding Members with Washington State Therapeutic Court Lifetime Achievement Award

Judge Ken Williams (ret.)

Dr. Terree Schmidt-Whelan

Dr. Steve Freng

With grateful appreciation for their leadership in the development of therapeutic courts in Washington State and in recognition of their ongoing work to promote best practices and sustain high-quality therapeutic courts.

October 15, 2025

Learn about their contributions to therapeutic courts in Washington State and beyond.

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2025 WSADCP Conference Materials Update

We’re excited to share that our website has been refreshed with the latest updates. You can now find updated copies of our daily agendas, along with detailed session descriptions and presenter bios.

Take a minute to explore what’s new — we think you’ll find it helpful!

👉Send me to the 2025 Conference Page

Below are some highlights as well.

Day One – View Agenda

Kick off the conference with keynote presentations, foundational sessions, and collaborative panels focused on policy, equity, and innovation in therapeutic courts.

Day Two – View Agenda

Continue the momentum with breakout sessions, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities designed to deepen your impact and expand your toolkit.

 Sessions & Speakers – Explore Descriptions & Bios

Browse detailed session descriptions and meet the presenters who bring expertise, lived experience, and passion to the forefront of therapeutic justice. From judges and coordinators to alumni and clinicians, our speakers represent the heart of recovery and reform.

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WSTCAA Celebrates Recovery Month in Style: BBQ, Speakers, Prizes, Sunshine, and Fun at Angle Lake Park!

The September 20, 2025 event, sponsored by the Pierce County Alliance brought together therapeutic court alumni and supporters from 9 Washington counties:

Benton, Clallam, King, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Yakima!

Washington State Therapeutic Court Alumni Assocation (WSTCAA) President, Joe Barsana, is joined by the Board of Directors (L-R Darryl Coleman, Tonia McClanahan, Allyson Lund) as he announces WSADCP President, Christina Mason, as an Empowerment Award recipient.