IN-CJ Webinar - Serious Mental Health: International Challenges for Criminal Justice

The International Network for Criminal Justice (IN-CJ) is hosting a focused webinar to examine the role and impact of mental health issues within the criminal justice system from an international viewpoint. This session aims to provide insights into how various countries approach the intersection of mental health and criminal justice.

Date: Tuesday, 7th May 2024.
Time: 16:0017:30 UK Time (17:00 to 18:30 CET).
Location: Zoom link given when ticket booked.

Facilitator: Dr Coral Sirdifield, University of Lincoln School of Health and Social Care, UK.

Keynote Speaker: Dr Tonya Van Deinse, University of North Carolina School of Social Work, USA.

Panel Contributors:
Professor Charlie Brooker, Royal Holloway University, London, UK.
Aljoscha Schwartz, Stuttgart, Germany.
Shelley Turner, Forensic Mental Health Service, Victoria, Australia.

Session Overview:
Discussion on global perspectives regarding mental health within the criminal justice system.
Consideration of strategies to address health inequalities and improve system interventions.
A question-and-answer segment with the panellists.

Intended Audience:
This webinar is suited for criminal justice professionals, mental health experts, policymakers, academics, and those with an interest in the nexus of mental health and criminal justice.

Further Information:
The session will be recorded and made available later as a podcast and on YouTube for wider access. Participants will also have the chance to provide feedback and suggest topics for future discussions through a post-webinar survey.

Join us for an informative session that aims to foster understanding and promote dialogue on enhancing mental health support within the criminal justice system globally. Registration is open; secure your place today.