Washington Courts: Press Release Detail

Administrative Office of the Courts partners with state agencies, community partners to bring the “Science of Hope” to Washington June 25–28

A series of presentations will be hosted by state justice leaders and Hope Rising WA across Washington June 25–28, to raise awareness of the “science of hope” and how hope-centered organizations can improve well-being for customers and employees.

Hope Rising WA is a collaborative effort that includes the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Family and Youth Justice Programs (FYJP), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, community partners and philanthropic organizations all working to integrate the science of hope into policies and practices.

“Hope is the belief that the future will be better than today and you have the power to make it so,” said Dr. Chan Hellman, Ph.D, who will lead the presentations throughout the week.

The science of hope centers around setting goals, finding the pathways to pursue those goals and generating the willpower necessary to engage in the pathways. When organizations incorporate this framework of action into their regular operations and systems, research shows that hope increases the trust and engagement of staff and customers, and reduces workforce burnout and turnover.

The events held throughout the week will focus on teaching participants how to design and implement their current work to nurture hope inherently in their organizations, so that positive outcomes become more achievable and staff well-being and retention improves.

The following presentations are offered at no cost, but registration is required:

• “Hope in Community, Eastern Washington”

Tuesday, June 25th, 9 a.m. – Noon

Empire Health Foundation

1020 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201.

• “Hope Centered Leadership” – for public agency and non-profit leaders

Wednesday, June 26th, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., ESD113

6005 Tyee Dr SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

• Hope & Healing in Child Welfare Court Culture – by invitation only for court and child welfare system leaders

Wednesday, June 26th, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., ESD113

6005 Tyee Dr SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

• “Hope in Community, Western Washington”

Friday, June 28th, 9 a.m. – Noon, 1301 A St, Tacoma, WA 98402

In addition to the Hope Week presentations, a two-day Hope Navigator certification training is scheduled for September.