Terrence D. Walton, Chief Operating Officer for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), is among the nation’s leading experts in providing subject matter expertise regarding substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, drug treatment courts, and other alternatives to incarceration within the U.S. and internationally. Prior to becoming COO in October 2015, Terrence Walton was the NADCP Chief of Standards. In addition to being responsible for the daily operation of NADCP and planning the national conference, he retains his responsibility for establishing and implementing best practice standards nationwide.
Previously, Terrence Walton was Director of Treatment for the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA), in Washington, D.C. During his 15 years at PSA, he directed the PSA operations that provide substance use disorder and mental health assessment, treatment, and social services for all adults released under PSA supervision in the District of Columbia. His was responsible for overseeing the city’s adult drug court, the DWI Initiative, the mental health units, an intensive outpatient treatment program, and various other programs for assessing, treating, and supervising justice system involved adults. Previously, he excelled as the director of what was then the District of Columbia’s leading adolescent outpatient substance use disorder treatment center.
Terrence Walton has directed treatment and justice programs in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Washington, DC. He has helped evaluate a multi-million-dollar White House Anti- Drug Media Campaign and served on the substance abuse task force as a part of the White House Best Practices Collaborative. In addition to his extensive work domestically, he has provided subject matter expertise to governments, court systems, and SUD treatment centers in Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Colombia, Bolivia, Barbados, Guam, Mexico, and Bermuda.
Terrence Walton holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work degree with specializations in program administration and substance abuse. Noted for his practical, evidence-based approaches to complex issues, Terrence Walton is frequently called upon to offer insight on promoting long term recovery for justice system involved individuals who are living with substance use and mental health disorders. Terrence Walton is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). A gifted and entertaining speaker, Terrence Walton travels extensively informing and inspiring audiences across the globe.
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Treating Co-occurring Disorders and integrating Medication Assisted Treatment into the Criminal Justice System