Families, Mental Illness, and the Justice System

Class: Families, Mental Illness, and the Judicial System

Saturday August 24th, 2024

This class will be presented in Spanish

Description: This class offers a comprehensive overview of how families, individuals with mental illness, and the judicial system interact and impact each other. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and their families within the context of the judicial system. Topics will include the role of families in supporting their loved ones, judicial policies and procedures related to mental health, and strategies for effectively navigating and collaborating with the judicial system.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the impact of mental illness on family dynamics and how these dynamics can influence interactions with the judicial system.
2. Explore judicial policies and procedures that affect individuals with mental illness, including competency evaluations, mental health courts, and alternatives to incarceration.
3. Develop practical skills to support a loved one with a mental illness within the judicial system, including advocacy and access to community resources.
4. Foster effective collaboration and communication between families, mental health professionals, and judicial system stakeholders.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to mental illness and its impact on families.
• The judicial system and its approach to individuals with mental illness.
• Rights and resources available for individuals with mental illness in the judicial system.
• Family support strategies and legal advocacy.
• Case studies and practical examples.

Target Audience: Family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness, mental health professionals, social workers, attorneys, and anyone interested in better understanding the intersection of mental illness and the judicial system.

Registration: To register for this class, please contact us at jhuerta@t-mha.org or call (805) 540-6571. We look forward to your participation and are here to assist with any questions you may have.