This class will present on overview of mental health issues, including diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and dangerousness, as well as how mental illness has increasingly become a justice system problem. We will discuss research-based approaches to effective supervision of mentally-ill offenders, including the role of the probation officer, and responding to individuals suffering from specific disorders.

Instructors: Robert Ochs & Mary Butler

Cost: $75 (All of this amount can be applied to the BSCC JAG Funding Mental Health Grant)

STC Certification: 04453482 -  4 STC Hours 

Registration Link: http://www.cvent.com/d/knq6wk