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Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases | June 12 | New Jersey Law Center

  • 1.  Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases | June 12 | New Jersey Law Center

    Posted 06-03-2019 02:27 PM
    Hello Family Law Section members,

    On Wednesday, June 12, NJICLE will present Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases: A Crash Course on Handling & Getting Treatment for Mentally Ill Clients or Their Family Members from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the New Jersey Law Center.

    Register today for this important new seminar to gain a working knowledge of the voluntary and involuntary commitment process - and the lawyer's role in the proceedings. A distinguished panel featuring top mental health law experts will provide you with the latest strategies and legal developments you need to know to get the best results for all involved parties when dealing with these often delicate situations. You'll also gain insight into the latest in competency, relevant case law, and patient's rights, as well as mental health issues that arise in criminal or family cases. By the end, you'll be well prepared to help those in need to get the help they need.

    FACULTY
    Co-Moderators/Speakers:
    Hon. Daniel D'Alessandro, JSC
    Hudson
    Hon. Patricia Roe, JSC
    Ocean

    Speakers:
    Jill Ducoff Claudio, MSW, LCSW
    Coordinator, Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services, Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton
    Steven M. Fishbein, MS, CRC, LRC
    Deputy Assistant Division Director
    Office of Treatment and Recovery Support
    Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
    Department of Human Services, Hamilton
    Hope Massa, MSW, LSW
    Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton
    Brian Sperber, Esq.
    Senior Attorney
    State of New York-Appellate Division for the Third Judicial Department
    Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Kingston, New York
    Jessica Oppenheim, Esq.
    Director, Criminal Justice Advocacy Program
    The Arc of New Jersey, North Brunswick

    Register today to hear from two experienced judges and a team of experts, who will provide you with valuable insights into how to handle and acquire treatment for mentally ill clients, including:
    • The mental health crisis in the USA and NJ
    • Mental illness terms
    • Mental health 101
    • Civil commitment overview for adults and juveniles
    • Civil Commitment Hearings
    • Mentally ill clients charged with a crime and available diversionary programs
    • Self-determination
    • Mental health issues in probate and guardianship cases
    • Mental health issues in chancery division, family part
    • How to get your client an evaluation
    • Community services

    CLE Credits:
    NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 5.7 hours of total CLE credit.
    NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 5.7 credits (50 minute hour)
    PA CLE: 4.5 substantive credits pending
    ($20 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
    NY CLE (t&nt): 5.5 professional practice credits

    The tuition for NJSBA members is $172. The general tuition is $215. Tuition onsite is $255.

    Click here to register for Encountering Mental Illness in Your Cases.
    Click here to download a form to register.
    Click here for a form to register a group.
    For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.

    All the best,
    Barbara

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    Barbara Straczynski
    Director of New Media and Promotions
    New Jersey State Bar Association
    New Brunswick NJ
    (732) 937-7524
    [email protected]
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