This is an unofficial site created to publicize the work of the
Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals
Drug courts work with
persons who are being charged with felony drug offenses and give them
the opportunity to participate in treatment as an alternative to jail time.
List of Adult and
Youth Drug Courts
[PDF] [Word]
The Seattle Times, September 10, 2004, "
Road to Recovery a Bumpy One," is the story of a man's recovery from
methamphetamine addiction and his experiences with the Drug Court.
[Access to Seattle Time archives requires registration, but there is no charge.]
Using the Criminal Justice System to Bring Addicts Into Treatment,
By King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm Maleng. Presented to the 2001 Washington State Legislature.
What are Drug Courts? National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the National Drug Court Institute.
Participants from six American drug courts
share their views on the drug court program and their drug court experiences.
Congress of State Drug Court Associations: the Congress of State Drug Courts of the National Association of
Drug Court Professionals was launched in 1997 as a vehicle to empower, support and nurture leadership at the state and local levels.
Comprised of two representatives from each state association, including one criminal justice professional and one treatment professional,
the congress advocates for state and federal resources and funding and helps NADCP establish national policy.
Drugs: How they affect the body and the brain: our section on
illegal drugs, inhalants, alcohol and nicotine.
Drug Court Technology Resource Center. The Resource Center is an online forum offering tools and information for drug court practitioners
who are creating computer applications for their courts. The Resource Center sponsors two related web sites:
"Drug Court Technology" and "Drug court MIS."
Juvenile and Family Drug Courts: Situations that are bringing many juveniles and parents under the court's jurisdiction are often
closely linked with substance abuse and with complicated, and often multigenerational, family and personal problems. This report
was prepared by the Office of Justice Programs Drug Court Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance Project at the American University, Washington, DC.
The National Drug Strategy Network is working for effective approaches to address the world's many drug problems by sharing accurate
information about drug control strategies.
Proposition 36 - California’s groundbreaking initiative, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act - was passed by 61% of California
voters in November 2000. The California State Legislative Analyst's Office estimates that this initiative will divert approximately 37,000
low-level, non-violent drug possession offenders from incarceration into treatment at an approximate savings of $1.5 billion over 5 years to
California taxpayers.
Washington State RCW 70.96A.350
Criminal justice treatment account. (1) The criminal justice treatment account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the
account may be expended solely for: (a) Substance abuse treatment and treatment support services for offenders with an addiction or a substance
abuse problem that, if not treated, would result in addiction, against whom charges are filed by a prosecuting attorney in Washington state;
and (b) the provision of drug and alcohol treatment services and treatment support services for
nonviolent offenders within a drug court program.
To reach the Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals, contact:
WSADCP
% Terree Schmidt-Whelan, PhD.
Executive Director
Pierce County Alliance
510 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 572-4750
FAX: (253) 272-6666
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