Resilience in the Storm and The Criminalization of Mental Illness

Dr. Risdon Slate, an expert in criminal justice and mental health, will speak on the criminalization of mental illness and the challenges it creates within the justice system. A Professor Emeritus of Criminology and a nationally recognized mental health advocate, Dr. Slate combines professional expertise with personal experience to offer a powerful perspective on this critical issue. His newly released memoir, Resilience in the Storm: My Journey with Mental Illness, will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free and open to the public.