Jon Tunheim Bio

Jon Tunheim has served as the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Thurston County since 2011.  Prior to his election, Jon served as a Deputy Prosecutor for 20 years prosecuting a wide variety of felony cases with a focus on cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence and crimes against children. Jon is known regionally as a strong advocate for treatment courts throughout the State of Washington having served many years on the WSADCP Board.

Through his work with crime victims, Jon was introduced to Hope Theory and immediately recognizing the importance of this science to those who experienced childhood trauma and became intensely interested in the application of Hope Theory in criminal justice settings He is now a frequent speaker on Hope Theory and has presented at the local, state and national level. Jon is convinced that Hope is essential for those in recovery and has trained the staff of his local Thurston County Drug Court on Hope Theory.  Inspired by this work, he designed a “Hope Coin” which he now presents to every treatment court graduate in Thurston County to recognize them for their achievements.