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.

This course meets the BSCC Mental Health JAG Funding Requirement.

Instructor: Retired Chief Mary Butler & Retired Chief Robert Ochs

Cost: $75.00 (BSCC Mental Health JAG Fund)

STC certification:  04453482 (4 credits)

Platform: Zoom Webinar

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