Words to Deeds IX: Changing the Paradigm for Criminal Justice and Mental Health - Conference and Paradigm Awards

YOU ARE INVITED to REGISTER!

Words to Deeds IX Conference and Paradigm Awards
Wednesday, November, 4, 2015
Sacramento, California

This day-long forum and reception is designed to convene “first adapters,” defined as high ranking decision makers, who collaborate to develop and implement strategies to change the paradigm for criminal justice and mental health.

Topics include:

• Diversion or Detour? Bridging the gaps while paving the road to recovery
• Stepping Up: A national initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail
• Judicial Council Updates: Mental Health Issues Implementation Task Force
• Moving from Words to Deeds: Interactive breakout sessions on Juvenile Justice; MIOCR/Best practices; and Harnessing political will
  

Featuring:

• Diane Cummins - Special Advisor to the Governor, State and Local Realignment, California Department of Finance
• Leon Evans - CEO, The Center for Health Care Services & Haven for Hope, San Antonio (Bexar County), TX
• Bill Hodgman - Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Criminal Justice Mental Health Project
• Miami-Dade Judge Steve Leifman - Council of State Governments Judges’ Leadership Initiative for Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health and Miami-Dade, Florida, Criminal Mental Health Project
• "Ask the Experts" panel

Who should attend? Sheriffs; police chiefs; state and local health, corrections, law enforcement, civic, and other agency leaders; mental health and public health directors; county supervisors; state legislators; judges and judiciary officials; probation and parole officials; and community service provider directors.

Conference
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Paradigm Awards and Reception
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration for Words to Deeds IX is complimentary
Lunch will be provided

This is an invitation-only event and space is limited
Please do not transfer your invitation

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Words to Deeds Supporting Partners

FAQs

Is there a fee to attend Words to Deeds IX?

Registration for Words to Deeds IX is complimentary and lunch will be provided.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact Elaine Linn Words2Deeds9@gmail.com or 916-799-6438 with any questions.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Words to Deeds is an invitation-only event for agency and organization leaders. If you received an invitation and cannot attend, but would like to sent a representative in your place. Please contact Words2Deeds9@gmail.com.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. You do not need to bring a printed ticket to the event.