NAMI Indiana's 20th annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit

3645 River Crossing Parkway,Indianapolis IN 46240

10 March, 2023

Description

Each year, NAMI Indiana pulls together a diverse group of leaders from the criminal justice field to provide education and new tools for professionals. The Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit creates significant and positive changes in policies within the criminal justice system. Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are also available. Topics Include: Indiana Behavioral Health Update - Division of Mental Health and Addiction and NAMI IndianaImplementing the Recommendations of the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Court Response to Mental Illness (Indiana’s Plan)We Need Your Expertise - Utilizing Peers within the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC)Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Mobile Crisis Team pilotsRethinking Re-entry with the IRACS program: Changing the way we support justice-involved individuals in Indiana Responding to Youth in CrisisPublic Safety Therapy K9’s; Unconditional Love & Unwavering Loyalty Veteran Peer Support in Justice SettingsContinuing education credits are available with registration: ● Category I CEUs for social workers & counselors ● ILEA credits for law enforcement ● CLE/NLS (pending approval) for attorneys & judges ● CEUs for certified recovery specialists/community health workers Our speakers and presenters for the summit include professionals from across a broad range of the mental health and criminal justice spectrum. This annual event gives participants the opportunity to network, collaborate and form partnerships. We hope that these connections will bring changes to those living with mental illnesses that may come into contact with the criminal justice system. People who attend this event include judges, law enforcement, corrections policy makers, legislators, parole officers, mental health providers, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and people living with serious mental illnesses.