Perspectives on the Effective Coordination of Mental Health Forensic Services
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1507, creating a Forensic Work Group "of experts and stakeholders to make recommendations concerning the creation of a comprehensive plan for the effective coordination of forensic services."
Please join us at the Hogg Foundation for an interactive session exploring recent trends and opportunities in community-based forensic services featuring three forensic experts from Texas and around the country.
W. Lawrence Fitch, JD
Reporter for American Bar Association Criminal Justice/Mental Health Standards project
Former Director of Forensic Services (Maryland, 1994-2013)
W. Neil Gowensmith, PhD
Director of Denver FIRST (The University of Denver's Forensic Institute for Research, Service, and Training)
Former Chief of Forensic Services (Hawaii, 2006-2012)
James E. Smith, LCSW, DCSW
Superintendent, North Texas State Hospital (Vernon and Wichita Falls campuses)
Former chair of NASMHPD Forensic Division
If registration is at capacity, we will provide a wait list for those interested.