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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.

Mar 20, 2023

Thomas Parker

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Thomas Parker. The two discuss the mission of the Lindner Center, what they offer to the mental health community, what their process entails, and why it’s so effective.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How the Lindner Center began and provided a free...


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...


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...