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T33: Forensic Principles to Facilitate Diversion<br />

Sam K. Gully, III, MS<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Forensics Involvement<br />

Description:<br />

This workshop reviews basic knowledge in the overlapping areas of mental health and the law. It explores<br />

methods for increasing the use of Diversion through the use of mental health and drug courts for consumers<br />

coming in contact with the criminal justice system. It also discusses what needs to be done to stop<br />

“transinstitutionalization.”<br />

Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:<br />

• Review such concepts as “competency to stand trial;”<br />

• Recognize the differences between “not guilty by reason of insanity” and “guilty but mentally ill;”<br />

• Explain legal versus psychological principles in the determination of guilt or innocence;<br />

• Summarize the findings and recommendations of the Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Task<br />

Force.<br />

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