forensics

NACDL will present a program titled "Taking the Fear out of Forensics" for indigent defenders in Mississippi. The seminar will take place on March 17-18, 2015 at the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, MS.

GA DBHDD requested NCCJD to provide training to direct care support professionals and other disability-related professionals on the topic of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the criminal justice system.

NCCJD was requested to provide a keynote presentation at the California Forensic Forum.The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) and Central Valley Regional Center were recently awarded a Mental Health Services Act grant. Its purpose is to examine concerns expressed by regional centers and other agencies about potential systemic issues from arrest to possible incarceration. Many of these individuals have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis in addition to their developmental disability. Substance use disorder is increasing among this population.