In my presentation this year at the IALMH (International Academy of Law and Mental Health), I am collaborating with a number of outstanding individuals who hold more clout than I do in the academic and court room arenas. That said I’m going forward with my presentation on protecting communities by identifying school aged, ‘at risk’ criminal minded young people and talking resources. At Stanford University, I previously presented on this topic, and it was well received.  

Why this topic? I am appearing in a Bay area court late August to testify on a very important case with a young person from Northern California. I hope to bring home the point of my discussion that there is more to the puzzle, and treatment planning needs to be crucial part of the mix — even for offenders. Once we’re over the hearing, I will report on what was learned, but that said I will hit the highlights in my presentation in Prague.