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Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
Evidenced Based Peer Support
aktcacom
May 4 2017copy AKTCA Inc
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Growth and DevelopmentEarly Years
bull Group first formed in 2006 - Collaborative Effort between our
Sponsor Partners for Progress Group Founders Court Team and
Participants for the purpose of Networking support and social
activities
Years 1-5
bull Logo ndash Developed by Drug Court Participant
bull Board of Directors ndash From each Court Muni Felony Family
bull Court Support ndash Sobriety Events and attending graduations
bull Speaking Engagements ndash High schools Treatment Centers Victims Impact Panel
bull Maintained contact ndash Phone tree email bulletin board newsletter
bull MHTA Grant ndash Created a Website Strategic Plan ndash 5 yr and 10 yr
bull Contract with PFP for Process Groups
1
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain
2
Years 5-10 ndash Capacity Building
bull Developed Board of Directors
- Board Handbook
- Group Guidelines Procedures Rules
- Training Requirements for Facilitators
- Current Participant Board Member
bull Incorporated - Developed Bylaws Articles and became a 501c3
bull Speakers Bureau ndash Formalized our Speakers Biorsquos developed group brochure
bull Court Mentor Program ndash Graduate Recognition ndash Attend every graduation incentive gift Live Sober Bracelet Drug Court Key Chain Change Attitude Change Thinking Change Behavior
bull Developed an Income Stream
AKTCA Mission Vision and Values
bull Mission - It is our mission as the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni
Group to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward
positive change that promotes sobriety and right living for
therapeutic court pre-graduates and graduates
bull Vision ndash Promote Therapeutic Courts and Alumni Groups and
Participants Statewide
- Help organize state Alumni Group Network
- Help organize a National Network
bull Core Values ndash Provide peer support and mentorship to each other
and participants Promote therapeutic courts De-stigmatize
recovery and addiction Make a difference spread awareness and
education Be role models give back and work together
3Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Why We Care - Recidivism in Alaska FY05-FY14
4Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alcohol andor Alaska Native Non-Violent
Drug Addiction Males 80 37 64
2012 Alaska Judicial Council Report and 2015 Recidivism Reduction Plan - State of Alaska
bull 3 Prison Growth ndash 3rd fastest in the nationbull 66 Recidivism Rate
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
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Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Growth and DevelopmentEarly Years
bull Group first formed in 2006 - Collaborative Effort between our
Sponsor Partners for Progress Group Founders Court Team and
Participants for the purpose of Networking support and social
activities
Years 1-5
bull Logo ndash Developed by Drug Court Participant
bull Board of Directors ndash From each Court Muni Felony Family
bull Court Support ndash Sobriety Events and attending graduations
bull Speaking Engagements ndash High schools Treatment Centers Victims Impact Panel
bull Maintained contact ndash Phone tree email bulletin board newsletter
bull MHTA Grant ndash Created a Website Strategic Plan ndash 5 yr and 10 yr
bull Contract with PFP for Process Groups
1
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain
2
Years 5-10 ndash Capacity Building
bull Developed Board of Directors
- Board Handbook
- Group Guidelines Procedures Rules
- Training Requirements for Facilitators
- Current Participant Board Member
bull Incorporated - Developed Bylaws Articles and became a 501c3
bull Speakers Bureau ndash Formalized our Speakers Biorsquos developed group brochure
bull Court Mentor Program ndash Graduate Recognition ndash Attend every graduation incentive gift Live Sober Bracelet Drug Court Key Chain Change Attitude Change Thinking Change Behavior
bull Developed an Income Stream
AKTCA Mission Vision and Values
bull Mission - It is our mission as the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni
Group to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward
positive change that promotes sobriety and right living for
therapeutic court pre-graduates and graduates
bull Vision ndash Promote Therapeutic Courts and Alumni Groups and
Participants Statewide
- Help organize state Alumni Group Network
- Help organize a National Network
bull Core Values ndash Provide peer support and mentorship to each other
and participants Promote therapeutic courts De-stigmatize
recovery and addiction Make a difference spread awareness and
education Be role models give back and work together
3Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Why We Care - Recidivism in Alaska FY05-FY14
4Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alcohol andor Alaska Native Non-Violent
Drug Addiction Males 80 37 64
2012 Alaska Judicial Council Report and 2015 Recidivism Reduction Plan - State of Alaska
bull 3 Prison Growth ndash 3rd fastest in the nationbull 66 Recidivism Rate
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain
2
Years 5-10 ndash Capacity Building
bull Developed Board of Directors
- Board Handbook
- Group Guidelines Procedures Rules
- Training Requirements for Facilitators
- Current Participant Board Member
bull Incorporated - Developed Bylaws Articles and became a 501c3
bull Speakers Bureau ndash Formalized our Speakers Biorsquos developed group brochure
bull Court Mentor Program ndash Graduate Recognition ndash Attend every graduation incentive gift Live Sober Bracelet Drug Court Key Chain Change Attitude Change Thinking Change Behavior
bull Developed an Income Stream
AKTCA Mission Vision and Values
bull Mission - It is our mission as the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni
Group to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward
positive change that promotes sobriety and right living for
therapeutic court pre-graduates and graduates
bull Vision ndash Promote Therapeutic Courts and Alumni Groups and
Participants Statewide
- Help organize state Alumni Group Network
- Help organize a National Network
bull Core Values ndash Provide peer support and mentorship to each other
and participants Promote therapeutic courts De-stigmatize
recovery and addiction Make a difference spread awareness and
education Be role models give back and work together
3Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Why We Care - Recidivism in Alaska FY05-FY14
4Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alcohol andor Alaska Native Non-Violent
Drug Addiction Males 80 37 64
2012 Alaska Judicial Council Report and 2015 Recidivism Reduction Plan - State of Alaska
bull 3 Prison Growth ndash 3rd fastest in the nationbull 66 Recidivism Rate
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
AKTCA Mission Vision and Values
bull Mission - It is our mission as the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni
Group to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward
positive change that promotes sobriety and right living for
therapeutic court pre-graduates and graduates
bull Vision ndash Promote Therapeutic Courts and Alumni Groups and
Participants Statewide
- Help organize state Alumni Group Network
- Help organize a National Network
bull Core Values ndash Provide peer support and mentorship to each other
and participants Promote therapeutic courts De-stigmatize
recovery and addiction Make a difference spread awareness and
education Be role models give back and work together
3Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Why We Care - Recidivism in Alaska FY05-FY14
4Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alcohol andor Alaska Native Non-Violent
Drug Addiction Males 80 37 64
2012 Alaska Judicial Council Report and 2015 Recidivism Reduction Plan - State of Alaska
bull 3 Prison Growth ndash 3rd fastest in the nationbull 66 Recidivism Rate
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
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Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Why We Care - Recidivism in Alaska FY05-FY14
4Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alcohol andor Alaska Native Non-Violent
Drug Addiction Males 80 37 64
2012 Alaska Judicial Council Report and 2015 Recidivism Reduction Plan - State of Alaska
bull 3 Prison Growth ndash 3rd fastest in the nationbull 66 Recidivism Rate
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
The Power of Peer Support - Giving Back and Helping Others
5Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support
6
Peer Support is defined as ldquooffering and receiving help based on shared understanding respect and mutual empowerment between people in similar situationsrdquo Activities include
1 Advocacy and work to raise awareness
2 Linkage to resources
3 Sharing of experience
4 Community and relationship building
5 Group facilitation
6 Skill building mentoring and goal setting
1 Mead S Hilton D amp Curtis L (2001) Peer support A theoretical perspective Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal 25(2) 134-141 2 Jacobson N etal (2012) What do peer support workers do A job description BMC Health Services Research 1220
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support Core Competencies
7
Core Competencies reflect certain foundational principles identified by members of the mental health consumer and substance use disorder recovery communities These are
1 RECOVERY-ORIENTED Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life They build on strengths and empowerment through multiple pathways to recovery
2 PERSON-CENTERED Services are directed by the person participating in services they align with the specific hopes goals and preferences of the individual served and respond to specific needs
3 VOLUNTARY Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice
4 RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which services and support are provided It is respectful trusting empathetic collaborative and mutual
5 TRAUMA-INFORMED Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical psychological and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Peer Support ndash Using Evidence Based Methods
8
The AKTCA - Currently has 10 Trained Peer Facilitators
bull Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor Certificates
bull Certified Recovery Coaches
bull Mental Health First Aid Training
bull Intensive Outpatient Treatment Matrix Training
bull Motivational Interviewing
bull LSI-R Training ndash RiskNeeds Assessment Tool ndash Alaska DOC
bull Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS) Certification
State Certification Track ndash Facilitators working toward Certifications -Counselor Technician Chemical Dependency Counselor I Chemical Dependency Counselor II
bull Confidentiality
bull Introduction to Group Counseling
bull Crisis Intervention
bull Ethics I II
bull Introduction to Addictive Behavior
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
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Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Sustaining The Gain with Peer Support
9
AKTCA Process Groups ndash The AKTCA facilitates a number of Process Groups in Collaboration with Alaska Therapeutic Courts and Treatment
1 Wellness Together Group ndash A Peer led interactive process group to share experiences challenges and accomplishments while in Therapeutic Court
2 Wellness Together 12 Step Group - A Peer led Recovery Group based on AA and NA 12 Steps Traditions and Principals
3 Peer2Peer Group ndash A rdquoLiving Rightrdquo Reentry based Process group for those just out of incarceration
4 Check In Meetings ndash A Membership meeting for Alumni and Participants to Share Recovery
5 Business Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Board Meetings
6 Facilitator Meetings ndash Bi-Monthly Training for Facilitators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom 10
What I have gained through Therapeutic Court my positive associations and recovery
bull Juneau Therapeutic Court Overview CRP Court
bull My Personal Journey
bull National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Juneau Reentry Coalition
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
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Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Sharing our Journey
NCADD - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
bull Join the Movement
bull Get Involved
bull Advocacy
bull Make a Difference
bull Smart Recovery
11Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Building a Recovery Community
Our Recovery Community Organization is governed by a board of people in long-term recovery from substance use
disorder We are a collective of people who have a passion for
life Because we have personally seen what a life of recovery means we want to support
others in their pursuit of freedom from addiction
12Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Programs Outreach and Education
1 Victimrsquos Impact Panel
bull Awareness and Education for 1st Time DUI Offenders
bull Community Service for Participants to tell their stories
2 Meeting the Challenge ndash Juneau Alaska
3 Senate Bill 91 ndash Reinstatement of Drivers Licenses for Therapeutic Court Graduates
4 Supporting other Therapeutic Courts Statewide
14
AKTCA endeavors to spread itrsquos message statewide and nationally
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Our Future Goals and Priorities
15
bull Membership Recruitment
bull Board and Facilitator Development
bull Procurement Program
bull Sustainable Funding
bull Grants
bull Maintain current groups and programs
bull AmeriCorps Jesuit Volunteer Position
bull Legislative Support for further Justice Reform
bull Data Collection ndashMeasurable Outcomes
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
bull Statewide Alumni Development ndash Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Palmer and Kenai
bull Statewide Networking
bull Increase Speaking Events
bull Development of Social Media to assist Recovery Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter Recover Aps
bull Continue to work to De-stigmatize Addiction with Increased Exposure and Recognition ndash Because Recovery Works if we all work together
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
The Power of Peer Support
13Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Thank you for your support ndash We cannot do this without you ndash AKTCA
16
Directors
bull Leigh Copeland 2014
bull Paul Davis 2015
bull Terrell Durant 2015
bull Ernie Gomez 2017
bull Lance Hanes 2014
bull Michael Mooradian 2001
bull Michael VanLinden 2016
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group | aktcacom
Officers
bull Ron Wilson Chair 2010 givebackaklivecom(907)947-2055
bull Laurie Hume Treasurer 2010 Humelauriegmailcom(907)310-1545
bull Catherine McGlashan Secretary 2013 catpearl77gmailcom(907)602-0201
bull Doreen Schenkenberger 2005 Advisor
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni GroupMission Statement to promote healthy lifestyles through a safe and and supportive
self-governed body and to uplift and encourage participants toward positive change
that promotes sobriety and right living for therapeutic court participants and graduates
Board Chair AddressHello Everyone
Welcome to the Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumnirsquos (AKTCA) newly updated
newsletter The AKTCA began in Anchorage in 2006 the brainstorm of a court
participants who wanted to give back to the therapeutic court community Since
then the group expanded membership to courts in Fairbanks Juneau Palmer
and recently in Kenai and Bethel We want to reach out to all Therapeutic Court
participants and alumni and let you know the wonderful things that are
happening in our recovery community and invite you to join us
Itrsquos that time of year ndash the long days and sunny weather are approaching and
soon enough we will be heading outside to enjoy shing hiking biking camping
picnicking boatinghellip I could go on and on I hope you are able to enjoy the spring
and summer with friends and family
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
The AKTCA has been quite busy over the last few months The Anchorage team
traveled to Juneau in March to meet with state legislators and advocate about the
importance of therapeutic courts They have also hosted various recovery
activities such as bowling and skating nights and are getting ready for the annual
Summer Celebration on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park The Fairbanks Alumni group
has enjoyed the great outdoors with snow-machine trips and is preparing for
their annual Summer Family Picnic on May 31st with a Spring BBQ fundraiser on
April 14th Juneau Alumni hosted a hikingovernight camping trip to Cowee
Meadow Cabin for court participants alumni and their families Palmer is
planning a bowling night as their rst recovery activity this month The folks
in Kenai graciously welcomed representatives from the AKTCA boardAnchorage
team as they learned more about the Henu Court
Not only is it great to celebrate program development across the state and the
continued graduations from each court it is also worth noting our grouprsquos
recognition at the state and national level The AKTCA was approved to present at
the upcoming RADACT Annual School on Addiction in early May as well as the
National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference in
early June Our very own graduate and board advisor Doreen Schenkenberger is
being recognized at the NADCP Conference for her tireless work in supporting
Therapeutic Courts in Alaska and around the country We have so much to
celebrate
If you are not already enjoying the company of friends and peers in an alumni
group let me encourage you to join in the fun We would love to have you Not only
do you have a friend in your home city but you have friends all around the state
To nd a group near you contact your PO or reach out to Bonnie Lavan (907-
272-1192 bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg) or Doreen Schenkenberger (907-272-
1193 dschenkpfpalaskaorg)
Stay connected stay active and enjoy your family and friends Visit our
website like us on Facebook nd a friend and come to one of our meetings send
us a photo to share Have a great summer Keep in touch
Ron Wilson AKTCA Board Chair
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Around the StateKenai Henu Court
Anchorage and Kenai Henu Court team
The Henursquo Community Wellness Court is a joint-jurisdictional therapeutic court
operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Alaska Court System It rst started in
February 2017 and its mission is to support wellness and rehabilitation for those
in need through a cooperative justice program to create a safe and healthy
community The court currently has eight participants all of whom reside within
the tribes service area
In February the State of AK and the Henu Therapeutic Court hosted an annual
Therapeutic Court training meeting in Kenai Bonnie Lavan and Doreen
Schenkenberger represented Partners for Progress and Catherine McGlashan
represented the AKTCA Board Catherine presented on the importance and
benets of peer support and all three were able to attend court and share lunch
with the participants
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Anchorage
Left to right Ernie Gomez (Board Member) Brenda Trupp (Phase III participant) Erick
Cordero Giorgana (Legislative Sta for Rep Chuck Kopp) Catherine McGlashan (Board
Secretary) Ron Wilson (Board Chair)
Representatives from Anchorage visited Juneau in March to meet withstate legislators to share their stories of recovery and advocate to thepositive role that the Therapeutic Courts and peer recovery have playedin their lives Their stories and testimony were well-received andappreciated by the states legislators After a long day of meetings therepresentatives also attended some of the legislative hearings as wellas the pre-meet and court session for one of the Juneau TherapeuticCourts The Anchorage Alumni have hosted several fun recovery events in thenew year including a Bowling Night (always a fan-favorite) and aSkating Event They look forward to another Bowling Night this monthon April 28th from 7-9pm at Center Bowl They are also gearing up forthe Annual Summer Picnic on July 22nd at Jewel Lake Park
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Fairbanks
Fairbanks alumni Tim Willis leads an outdoor trip with court participants The Fairbanks Alumni are hosting a Spring Barbecue on April 14th as afundraiser for their Annual Family Picnic being held on May 31st
Juneau
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
The Juneau Alumni Group led by AKTCA Board Member MikeVanLinden has partnered with the Great Bear Recovery Collective inhosting fun and creative sober activities Mike hopes that thispartnership will allow court participants to meet other healthy peoplein recovery and form a fellowship In February the two groups hosted an overnight hiking and campingtrip to Cowee Meadow Cabin in February In March they facilitatedSobriety Rocks pizza and game night and later this month thegroups will host a Sober Kersplash pool party
Palmer Palmer Wellness Court began in July 2017 and more recently has seenthe creation of a Families with Infants and Toddlers (FIT) Court Theparticipants recently hosted their rst Recovery Activity a bowlingnight They look forward to hosting a Summer Picnic for participantsfamilies and friends
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alumni Prole Scott Hample
Scott Hample 2017 Graduate and Keith Schlemmer April 2018 graduate
Scott Hample graduated from the Anchorage Felony DUI Court inNovember 2017 At his graduation he told participants and those inattendance that participating in the Therapeutic Courts not onlyallowed him to rebuild relationships with his parents and children butalso to learn to love myself again Since graduating Scott was able to get his license back and
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
immediately after obtained an electrical job Not having a license washolding me back from obtaining a job in my trade He is enjoying thefreedom of having a license and car Things just keep getting betterand better Next on his agenda Home ownership Congratulations Scott
Upcoming Events National Drug Court Month May is National Drug Court Month This years theme is Justice for AllFor over two decades the treatment court community has cometogether each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of adultdrug courts juvenile drug courts family dependency treatment courtstribal healingwellness courts DWI courts and veterans treatmentcourts Download the toolkit to nd a way to participate or share your story RADACT Annual School on Addictions The AKTCA was approved to present at the Regional Alcohol amp DrugAbuse Counselor Training (RADACT) Annual School on Addictions onMay 8th Ron Wilson (board chair) Leigh Copeland (board member)and Tim Willis (board representative from Fairbanks) will be speakingon Peer Support Core Competencies and Evidence-Based ProcessGroups The Scope of Peer Support within the Therapeutic GroupProcess AKTCA Board Chair Ron Wilson is being presented with the ChangeMaker award at the Annual School Awards Luncheon The ChangeMaker award is an honor bestowed upon an individual in recoverywhose life is an inspiration to others This person serves as a rolemodel in many possible ways The Change Maker is responsible forhisher own recovery and is the kind of person others in recovery aspire
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
the be Heshe has rejoined the mainstream of society and is considereda contributing member in a signicant way Congratulations Ron Also presenting at the Annual School is AKTCA BoardmemberTreasurer Laurie Hume She will representing the AK Centerfor FASD and will speak on the topic of Fetal Alcohol SpectrumDisorder National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) The AKTCA was also approved to present at the NADCP Annual TrainingConference in Houston on May 31st Representing the group will be RonWilson (board chair) Catherine McGlashan (board secretary) LeighCopeland (board member) and Lance Hanes (board member) Doreen Schenkenberger (board adviser 2005 graduate) is being askedto participate in the annual Parade of Transformation which honorsTherapeutic Court Graduates who have achieved long-term sobrietyand have made a positive impact in their recovery communities She was also asked to present on a panel with another graduate on thetopic of Alumni Networks Learn from the Graduates Who Made itWork also on May 31st Congratulations Doreen We appreciate yourhard work
In the NewsWords from the wise in documentary Survivors Guide toPrison Taking aim at the nations broken criminal justice system the slickly packageddocumentary divides its telling factoids (eg since the 1980s the state ofCalifornia has seen the construction of 22 new prisons) among several chaptersranging from Surviving Solitary Connement to Surviving Getting Out
Can Mindfulness Meditation Prevent Relapse What if one of the most promising treatments to help prevent relapse has notonly already existed for thousands of years but is free and available to anyoneAlthough research is still young several studies have shown that mindfulnessmeditation may prevent relapse by helping people in recovery acclimate to the
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
idea of stress as a normal experience that can be handled without the aid ofsubstances The Power of Purpose in Recovery Many forces coalesce to push people out of addiction but nding a higherpurpose in onersquos life is a potentially powerful pull force within the process oflong-term recovery For many that purpose is found in service to others More Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems As the US confronts a growing epidemic of opioid misuse policymakers andpublic health ocials need a clear understanding of whether how and to whatdegree imprisonment for drug oenses aects the nature and extent of thenationrsquos drug problems To explore this question The Pew Charitable Trustsexamined publicly available 2014 data from federal and state law enforcementcorrections and health agencies The analysis found no statistically signicantrelationship between state drug imprisonment rates and three indicators of statedrug problems self-reported drug use drug overdose deaths and drug arrests
Want to get involved Join the AKTCA
Follow us on Facebook To join our email list or for volunteer opportunities Contact Erin Ferry (eferrypfpalaskaorg 907-272-1197)
Click to unsubscribe
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group middot 417 Barrow Street middot Anchorage Ak 99501 middot USA
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group
(AKTCA)
Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Wilson (2010) - Board Chair
givebackaklivecom bull 907-947-2055
Laurie Hume (2010) - Treasurer
HumeLaurielivecom bull 907-310-1545
Catherine McGlashan (2013) - Secretary
Catpearl77gmailcom bull 907-602-0201
Directors
Michael Mooradian (2003)
Lance Hanes (2014)
Leigh Copeland (2014)
Ernie Gomez (2016)
Michael VanLinden (2016)
Administration
Doreen Schenkenberger (2005)
dschenkpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1193
Bonnie Lavan - Program Manager
bonnielavanpfpalaskaorg bull 907-272-1192
Interested in joining us - Contact
Doreen Schenkenberger or Bonnie Lavan
Testimonies The Therapeutic Court unites us
with our loved ones especially the
little ones who need us the most ldquoEven after relapsing I was told to
keep fighting to hold on and donrsquot let go I was encouraged to keep the faith because no matter what Well-ness Court will be there and would-nrsquot give up on merdquo
ldquoI was looking for a way out and didnrsquot know what to do Wellness Court helped save my liferdquo The AKTCA has changed my life I
could not have done it without their support
It is our mission to promote
healthy lifestyles through a safe
and supportive self-governed
body and to uplift and encourage
participants towards positive
change that promotes sobriety
and right living for therapeutic
court participants and graduates
Recovery activities
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
Who we are ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School)
certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) trained
facilitators Certified Recovery Coaches
What we do Testify in front of legislators in support of
Therapeutic Courts and recovery Consult with National Association of Drug
Court Professionals on the importance of peer support
Provide consulting and technical assistance on creation of peer support groups
Present at local and national conventions such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the AK Annual School on Addictions
Plan and sponsor monthly sober events for court participants and their families
Partner with Therapeutic Court project co-ordinators judges and staff
Contract with the Therapeutic Courts to fa-cilitate process groups for court participants
About Us
The Alaska Therapeutic Court Alumni Group was created in July 2006 by a number of Thera-peutic Court graduates who wanted to stay connected and give back to others in the pro-gram by sharing their own knowledge and ex-perience The program has since grown and expanded with programs and peer support in Anchorage Bethel Kenai Fairbanks Juneau and Palmer
Vision To promote Therapeutic Courts and
alumni statewide
Goals Strengthening communities Maintaining sobriety Reducing recidivism Saving lives
Support Groups Wellness Together Group MonThurs 1245-145 (Holy Family Cathedral) Saturday 1130-1230pm (Partners for Progress) Check-in Meeting First Tue of each month 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) BusinessBoard Meeting Third Tue (BI-MONTHLY) 6-7pm (Partners for Progress) Holy Family Cathedral 800 W 5th Ave Anchorage AK 99501 Partners for Progress 417 Barrow St Anchorage AK 99501
Therapeutic Court Graduation Family re-unification Advocating with state legislators
