Perspectives on the Effective Coordination of Mental Health Forensic Services

In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1507, creating a Forensic Work Group "of experts and stakeholders to make recommendations concerning the creation of a comprehensive plan for the effective coordination of forensic services."

Please join us at the Hogg Foundation for an interactive session exploring recent trends and opportunities in community-based forensic services featuring three forensic experts from Texas and around the country.

W. Lawrence Fitch, JD

Reporter for American Bar Association Criminal Justice/Mental Health Standards project

Former Director of Forensic Services (Maryland, 1994-2013)

W. Neil Gowensmith, PhD

Director of Denver FIRST (The University of Denver's Forensic Institute for Research, Service, and Training)

Former Chief of Forensic Services (Hawaii, 2006-2012)

James E. Smith, LCSW, DCSW

Superintendent, North Texas State Hospital (Vernon and Wichita Falls campuses)

Former chair of NASMHPD Forensic Division

 

If registration is at capacity, we will provide a wait list for those interested.

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