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.
Click here to read or listen to the article. (Tri-City Herald)
Take a minute to explore what’s new — we think you’ll find it helpful!
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Below are some highlights as well.
Kick off the conference with keynote presentations, foundational sessions, and collaborative panels focused on policy, equity, and innovation in therapeutic courts.
Continue the momentum with breakout sessions, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities designed to deepen your impact and expand your toolkit.
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.
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.
Click here to read about an amazing event put on by Lewis County Drug Court to celebrate the recovery community and the memory of those who have lost the battle with addiction. (The Columbian)
The 2025 WSADCP Conference will be held October 15-16th, 2025 in Tukwila.
More Info: https://www.wsadcp.org/wsadcp-conference/
At this time, conference registration full and WSADCP is opening a WAITLIST.
You can join the Conference Registration Waitlist (HERE)
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Click here to read about the amazing impact that Bellingham Community Court is having on its participants and community (Cascadia Daily).
Follow the journey of this recent Snohomish County therapeutic court graduate. Click here to read the full article (Snohomish County).
Read the full story here with video about how therapeutic courts continue to work. (Apple Valley News Now)
