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Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System

Hosted by criminal defense lawyer Elizabeth Kelley, Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System provides information - and hope - to people with mental disabilities ensnared by the criminal justice system, as well as to their families and attorneys. Attorney Kelley interviews judges, mental health professionals, parents, and activists about how best to advocate for this vulnerable population.

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All - The Struggle to Divert People with Mental Disabilities from the Criminal Justice System

Nov 28, 2022

Judge Steve Leifman

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest Judge Steve Leifman. The two discuss the journey to redesign the system to identify and treat mental disabilities with the goal of keeping them out of the criminal justice system. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Judge Leifman became involved in...

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Smashing the Stereotypes About Mental Disabilities

Nov 21, 2022

Diana Clark

This week Elizabeth Kelley chats with her guest Diana Clark. The two talk about mental health, behavioral health, and how a behavioral health navigation service provider can assist families struggling with mental health issues to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The...

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Veterans in the Criminal Justice System - Resources and Support for Those Suffering from FTD, PTSD, and TBI

Nov 11, 2022

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest Dr. Hal Wortzel. The two discuss causes and effects of FTD, PTSD, and TBI on veterans and where they or their families can find resources and support. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • FTD Frontotemporal dementia - what it is, what causes it, symptoms, and diagnosis
  • Effects...

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