Tuesday, May 6, Clark County Councilors recognized May as Therapeutic Court Month. Coordinator Angie Hutton accepted the proclamation on behalf of Clark County District Court and Therapeutic Specialty Courts in both District and Superior Court. You may watch the proclamation acceptance here.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Clark County District Court Therapeutic Specialty Court Coordinator Angie Hutton accepted a signed proclamation from the Clark County Council on behalf of District Court and the therapeutic court programs operating across both District and Superior Courts. The proclamation officially designates May 2026 as Therapeutic Court Month in Clark County, underscoring the county’s commitment to restorative justice and recognizing the meaningful impact therapeutic courts have on individuals, families, and the community.
Therapeutic courts are specialized programs that connect justice‑involved individuals living with mental health or substance‑use challenges to treatment, structure, and accountability—as an alternative to relying solely on incarceration. Their impact is seen clearly in Clark County, where more than 2,000 individuals have graduated from these programs, including 95 Veterans, and 171 families have been formally reunited. These outcomes reflect far more than numbers; they represent lives reclaimed, relationships restored, and futures rebuilt.
By making May Therapeutic Court Month, the Council affirms the value of second chances and the resilience of the people we serve. Graduates return to the community as healthier parents, employees, and neighbors, creating positive ripple effects across homes, workplaces, and future generations. This recognition honors the dedication of the teams who support them, and the courage of participants who choose recovery and transformation—a powerful reminder that our community believes in hope, healing, and the possibility of change.
