The Council of State Governments Justice Center will host the third annual summit of the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative on May 18 at 8 p.m. EST. In addition to honoring the Judge Stephen S. Goss Leadership Awardees, the webinar will include a panel discussion spotlighting efforts to decriminalize mental health and substance use disorders.
An estimated 43% of state prisoners and 44% of the mainly pre-trial detainees in local jails had a diagnosed mental illness, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. Those analysts also concluded that 74% of state prisoners and 66% of federal prisoners with mental and behavioral health diagnoses said they received no mental health care while incarcerated.
When/Where: May 18, 8 p.m. EST (virtual)
Contact: press@csgjusticecenter.org or (212) 482-2320