David Sattler

Statewide juvenile justice leader and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with more than 30 years of experience in juvenile corrections, community supervision, case management, quality assurance, and evidence-based practices. Experienced adult instructor and curriculum developer with a strong background in risk-needs assessment, Risk-Need-Responsivity, juvenile recidivism reduction, applied research, and online learning. Known for translating research, policy, and evidence-based practices into practical training, tools, and guidance for juvenile probation professionals.

State CMAP Coordinator (Case Management Assessment Process) at Washington State Center for Court Research, Administrative Office of the Courts (2015-12 – Present)

• Lead statewide CMAP training, quality assurance, and policy support for juvenile probation case management and evidence-based supervision practices across Washington State.
• Provide training, implementation, and quality assurance support for 33 counties, approximately 60 quality assurance specialists, 6 trainers, and 180 juvenile probation counselors.
• Coordinate statewide implementation and quality assurance for juvenile risk assessment, case management practices, and related software systems.
• Served as a key subject matter expert in the development of Washington State's Juvenile Court Assessment Tool (JCAT) software, helping align system functionality with juvenile risk-needs assessment and case management.
• Develop and update statewide training manuals, online learning resources, instructional materials, and structured training activities for juvenile probation professionals.
• Use Articulate e-learning software, YouTube training videos, web-based resources, PowerPoint, and online instructional materials to support statewide adult learning and distance training.
• Analyze statewide juvenile justice data and prepare practitioner-focused reports that translate research and assessment findings into practical guidance for courts and probation professionals.
• Conduct environmental assessment evaluations of juvenile courts related to case management, quality assurance, and evidence-based programming.

Juvenile Probation Unit Supervisor at Spokane County Juvenile Court (2015-03 – 2015-12)

• Supervised juvenile probation operations across community supervision, court investigations, evidence-based programming, and quality assurance.
• Provided leadership, strategic planning, and policy support for juvenile probation case management and supervision practices.
• Supervised 15 staff and 3 supervisors responsible for community supervision, investigations, and program implementation.
• Served as Lead Quality Assurance CMAP Specialist and helped strengthen quality assurance processes for case management practice.

Quality Assurance / Evidence-Based Program Supervisor at Spokane County Juvenile Court (2011-07 – 2015-03)

• Led quality assurance, evidence-based programming, and juvenile probation case management support within a county juvenile court setting.
• Developed training manuals, instructional materials, and practice for juvenile probation case management.
• Supported implementation fidelity and program quality for evidence-based juvenile justice interventions.
• Provided staff guidance on case planning, assessment, structured supervision, and evidence-based practice.

Detention Alternative Program Supervisor at Spokane County Juvenile Court (2006-11 – 2011-07)

• Supervised alternatives to detention programming designed to reduce unnecessary secure detention while maintaining accountability, public safety, and structured supervision.
• Developed training manuals, policies, and procedures for Detention Alternative Program operations.

Earlier Juvenile Justice Experience at Spokane County Juvenile Court and Washington State Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (1994 – 2006)

Held progressively responsible juvenile justice roles in diversion, intensive supervision, juvenile detention, and juvenile parole reentry support. Supervised youth in community and secure settings, supported restorative justice practices, trained community volunteers, and helped strengthen structured accountability practices for youth involved in the juvenile court system.

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Liberty University (2026-08)

Certified Public Manager – Arizona State University (2015-06)

M.A. in Criminal Justice – Washington State University, Spokane (1996-07)

B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology – Gonzaga University, Spokane (1990-12)