T3: When Systems Collide: The Intersectionality of Criminal Justice and Mental Health

When Systems Collide: The Intersectionality of Criminal Justice and Mental Health aims to educate and inspire attendees interested in merging their work across both fields. This session will equip attendees with clinical skills to treat mental illness while reducing clients' further exposure to trauma within the criminal justice system. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how mental health presents within institutional settings, how to accurately differentiate behavioral concerns from mental illness, and how to honor clients' lived experiences while effectively addressing their immediate symptoms. Additionally, attendees will learn strategies for maintaining self-care while working in two high-stress professional fields.