The Pennsylvania 1st Annual Veterans Conference 2011 Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery for Veterans March 23 24, 2011 Ramada Inn and Conference Center State College, PA Sponsored by a grant from SAMHSA and coordinated by DUCOM/BHE Linking Technology to a Tradition of Caring
Credit/Conference Information Educational Objectives By the completion of this conference, participants will be able to: Identify challenges of diverting veterans with traumarelated disorders from the criminal justice system; Cite the utility of trauma informed care in treating persons with all types of traumatic experiences; Describe the functions and outcomes of PA s veterans courts; Discuss application of CIT in suburban, rural and urban environments. Continuing Education Credit Information APA (Psychology): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education maintains responsibility for the program. This program is being offered for up to 9 hours of continuing education. LSW/LCSW/LPC/MFT (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers in Pennsylvania): Drexel University College of Medicine is a preapproved provider of continuing education for Social workers and Clinical Social Workers. This program is being offered for 9 hours of continuing education. NAADAC (National D&A): This conference has been approved by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for a maximum of 9 educational hours. NAADAC Approved Provider #000125. NBCC (National Counselors): Drexel University College of Medicine is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC continuing education guidelines and can award a maximum of 9 hours of continuing education credit for this program. PA Educators Act 48: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education adheres to Act 48 Continuing Education Guidelines. PA educators will receive 9 hours of credit for attending this complete program. PCB (PA Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) and CCDP-D (Diplomate): Drexel University College of Medicine will award a maximum of 9 hours of PCB Approved Hours of Education for participants attending the conference. Our program is certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board, Provider # 133. PA Nurses: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded a maximum of 9 contact hours for attending this program. Page 2 CEU for all others: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, the Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education) has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education) is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is authorized by IACET to offer.9 CEUs for this program. Hotel Information The conference will be held at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in State College, PA. A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the hotel for the rate of $67.27. This special rate is only guaranteed until March 11, 2011. To make reservations, please call the Ramada Inn directly at 814-238-3001. Be sure to mention Drexel University College of Medicine Veterans Conference. Driving Directors to Ramada Inn, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801 From the Northeast From I-80 to Exit 161 (Bellefonte) follow PA Route 26 South. Route 26 South turns into Route 220 South. Stay on 220 South for 13 miles, take exit 74 to the left side. You will then be on Park Ave. Stay on Park Ave until you get to Beaver Stadium on your left. Then turn left onto University Drive. Stay on University Drive until it intersects with Atherton St. (Business Rt. 322). Turn right at the red light and we are approximately 1/4 mile on the left. From Harrisburg Follow signs to Route 22/322 West, past Lewistown. Proceed to the Boalsburg exit (also Business Route 322). Go approximately four miles, Ramada Inn is located on the left side of the street. From Pittsburgh Follow Route 22 to Duncansville. Take Route 220/I-99 North, bypassing Altoona & Tyrone. After Port Matilda, take Route 322 East to State College. Exit on Business Route 322/North Atherton Street. Go approximately five miles, Ramada Inn is located on the right side of the street. From Philadelphia Take PA Turnpike 1-76W to Harrisburg. Take Exit 247 Harrisburg on right. Continue onto I-283N ramp to I-83N. Take I-81S to Exit 67B-A on right. Take US-22W to State College, PA. Continue onto US-322W to PA-26 (State College) Turn left onto PA-26 and follow to Atherton Avenue. Ramada Inn and Conference Center is on the left hand side of the road.
Conference Information Conference Planning Committee Michael Brown, Philadelphia DBH, Veterans Jail Diversion Coordinator Christina M. Finello, Philadelphia, DBH, Specialized Clinical and Criminal Justice Unit Kirk Heilbrun, Drexel University, Philadelphia Terence E. Moloney, OMHSAS, Harrisburg Donna N. McNelis, Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia DJ Rees, OMHSAS, Harrisburg Jessica Reichenbach, OMHSAS, Harrisburg Michael Rocco, Allegheny County DHS/OBH, Justice Related Services Kim Welsh, Allegheny County DHS/OBH, Bureau of Adult MH Services CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Full Conference Fee - $50.00 Fee Includes tuition, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and a luncheon. Continuing education certificates are also included in the registration fee. Registration fee does not include overnight accommodations. There will be paid scholarships to the first 50 Veterans who register for this conference. This scholarship will include all of the above noted amenities. These scholarships do not include overnight accommodations. Refunds will be made up until five (5) working days prior to the conference minus a $25 administrative fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing. Substitute attendees are permissible with approval from the Registrar prior to the conference. Confirmation letters will be e-mailed to all registrations received within 5 working days prior to the conference Driving instructions are available on Page 2 of this brochure or on our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe. Page 3
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery for Veterans 12 Noon to 1:00 PM Registration and Snacks 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Welcome and Overview Patricia Griffin, PhD, Senior Consultant, Pennsylvania Mental Health and Justice Center of Excellence The Challenge of Diverting Veterans with Trauma-Related Disorders from the Criminal Justice System in Pennsylvania 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Improving Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Response to Veterans with Justice Involvement Dan Abreu, MS, Associate Director, National GAINS Center This session will address strategies to prevent or diminish justice involvement of veterans. The Sequential Intercept Model is utilized to provide a planning paradigm to identify engagement points along the criminal justice continuum and to develop and improve intervention strategies. 3:00 PM 3:15 PM Break Conference Schedule 3:15 PM 4:15 PM Trauma Informed Care/Sanctuary Model John A. Rich, MD, MPH Professor and Chair: Department of Health Management and Policy, Drexel University School of Public Health Trauma Informed Care takes into account knowledge about trauma- its impact, interpersonal dynamics, and paths to recovery- and incorporates this knowledge in all aspects of service delivery. Trauma specific services are more focused: to address directly the impact of trauma on people s lives and to facilitate trauma recovery and healing. This session will highlight those aspects of care and services. 4:15 PM 5:15 PM Veterans and Trauma Informed Care Karl G. Hursey, PhD, Rehabilitation Psychologist Melodee A. Hursey, MSW, CBIST, Regional Education Coordinator, Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Contracts for Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center The Iraq and Afghanistan wars have produced unprecedented numbers of military personnel and veterans with TBI and PTSD. Unique characteristics of these individuals place them at elevated risk for involvement with the legal system. These individuals are at increased risk to be incorrectly identified as intoxicated, acutely dangerous, or more broadly impaired than they are, increasing risks for everyone concerned. Early recognition and appropriate intervention can decrease problems and prevent counterproductive outcomes. This session will discuss signs, symptoms, assessment, and treatment options and resources for those affected by TBI and PTSD. Page 4
Conference Schedule Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Diversion by the Courts Justice Seamus McCaffery, The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 9:30 AM 11:00 AM PA Veterans Courts Panel P. Karen Blackburn, Program Administrator, Problem Solving Courts Program, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Judge John A. Zottola, Court of Common Pleas/Criminal Division, and Supervising Judge, Allegheny County Veterans Court Judge Patrick F. Dugan Municipal Court Judge, First Judicial District of PA Peer mentor, TBA Vet court graduate, TBA Rebecca L. Hicks, LCSW, Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist, Philadelphia VA Medical Center This panel session will provide an overview of PA s Veterans Courts with specific presentations by Veterans Courts in Allegheny County and Philadelphia, and it will include the perspective of a peer mentor and Veterans Court graduate. Also included will be an overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative and their involvement in Veterans Court. 11:00 AM 11:15 AM Break 11:15 AM 12:15 PM Crisis Intervention Teams and Diversion Tony Sevick, Director of MH Clinical Services, Bucks County, Chair, CIT Task Force Steve Borosky, OIC Administration, Somerset Borough PD Phil Staib, OIC Patrol, Somerset Borough PD Wendy Stewart, Executive Director, NAMI, Cambria County Officer Patricia Melendez, Allegheny County, CIT Coordinator/Firearms Instructor Michael Brown, Veterans Jail Diversion Coordinator, PMHCC Panelists will discuss the ways in which various Pennsylvania CIT programs have incorporated veterans issues into training and practice. Representatives from Bucks County, The Laurel Highlands, Philadelphia, and Allegheny County will describe current practices and answer questions. 12:15 PM 1:30 PM Lunch Veterans and Involvement with the Justice System Otis Nash, Health Care for Re Entry Veterans, Coordinator - VA - VISN 4 Page 5
Conference Schedule 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Pennsylvania s Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Initiative for Veterans Terry Moloney, Project Director, PA Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Initiative for Veterans, OMHSAS Kimberly Welsh, MS, Manager, Community Integration, Bureau of Adult MH Services, Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health Mary Jo Dickson, Administrator, Bureau of Adult Mental Health Services, Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health Christina M. Finello, JD, PhD, Policy and Criminal Court Coordinator, Specialized Clinical and Criminal Justice Unit, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health Mike Brown, Veterans Jail Diversion Coordinator, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health PA has over 1 million military veterans and a significant number of these veterans, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, have trauma related disorders that have resulted in their involvement in the criminal justice system. In April 2010, PA was awarded a federal grant to divert veterans with trauma-related mental health and/or substance use disorders from the justice system. This session will provide an overview of the state s plan and the pilots plans and implementation approaches to divert veterans who become involved in the justice system. 3:00 PM Evaluations, Continuing Education Validation and Adjournment. Supplementary Conference Information Target Audience Veterans Service Organizations Behavioral Health Program Administrators and Clinicians Criminal Justice Professionals State/local officials or citizens interested in diversion County MH/MR Administrators Professionals involved in the court system Officers involved or interested in CIT Conference Etiquette It is difficult to maintain room temperatures that are comfortable for all participants. Conference attendees should be aware that room temperatures will vary throughout the conference center. A light sweater or jacket is helpful when room temperatures become too cool. Participants are asked to turn off cell phones and beepers when attending a workshop, or to change them to a silent signal, if necessary. Please step outside of the room when responding to a page or a call. Page 6
Registration Form You may register online by logging onto our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe and clicking on the Conferences link on the left hand side of the page. This will take you to the Veterans Conference page where you will be able to view the entire brochure and either click the link to register online or print out the registration form and fax/mail in your registration. *Registration Forms with CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY may be faxed to 215-537-1789 To register, please type or print clearly on this form and mail with payment. Duplication of this form is permitted. (Note: please be sure to fill out this form as you would like it to appear on your name badge and certicate.) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY: Name Degree Employed by Title/Position Department Work Address City State Zip Email Address* Day Phone: ( ) Evening Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Veteran: Yes No *We require a valid email address in order for you to receive your certificate. TYPE OF CREDIT DESIRED (Please check one) APA LSW/LCSW NAADAC NBCC PA Act 48** PCB/CAC/CCDP/CCDP-D PSNA CEU ** Professional ID required for PA Act 48. Professional ID # SPECIAL REQUESTS I require special assistance - please contact the Registrar at 215-831-4055 DAYS ATTENDING (Please check all that apply) Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Thursday, March 24, 2011 PAYMENT - CONFERENCE FEE: $50.00 Enclosed is a check for the total amount of $ Please make checks payable to: Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE Please charge $ to my: Visa Mastercard Discover Card Cardholder s Name Credit Card Number Expiration Date Security Code (3 numbers on back of card) Mail Registration Form with Payment to: Registrar Veterans Conference Drexel University College of Medicine/BHE Friends Hospital P.O. Box 45357 Philadelphia, PA 19124 Call: 215-831-4055 or toll-free 877-243-3033 for further information. Visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu/bhe to Register online. Page 7