Statewide Summit on Behavioral Health: An Opportunity for Collaborative Change: Full Schedule

STATEWIDE SUMMIT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE CHANGE

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3:15pm EDT

Reporting Back: Collaborative Solutions Across Jurisdictions

Thursday May 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT

In this interactive session, each jurisdiction will present their findings and preliminary strategies, followed by an open discussion to explore common themes and potential collaborative solutions. We will focus on identifying key areas of attention, evaluating what currently exists, and determining what jurisdictions aim to work on moving forward. Participants will have the opportunity to review outlines, assessment tools, and preliminary implementation plans. Together, we will explore ways to best support each other in achieving our shared goals.

Speakers

Marina Sabett

Associate Judge/Behavioral Health Coordinating Judge, Maryland Judiciary

MARINA L. SABETT has been an Associate Judge for the District Court of Maryland, District6, Montgomery County, since January 20, 2017; Presiding and Coordinating Judge, MentalHealth Court, 2017-2023. As of October 2023, she was designated as the CoordinatingJudge for Behavioral Health... Read More →

Steve Leifman

Associate Administrative Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division (Ret.), The Leifman Group

Judge Steve Leifman served as the Associate Administrative Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court – Criminal Division from 2000 until his retirement on December 31, 2024. From 2007 – 2010, Judge Leifman served as Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health for the Supreme... Read More →

Richard Schwermer

Utah State Court Administrator (Ret.), The Leifman Group

Richard Schwermer has been involved in all aspects of court administration for over 35 years. First as a state level trial court administrator, then as a legislative liaison and Assistant State Court Administrator, he retired as the Utah State Court Administrator in 2019.Since that... Read More →

Patricia Tobias

Administrative Director of the Idaho Courts (Ret.), The Leifman Group

Patti Tobias is a passionate and experienced Behavioral Health and Justice Consultant. Since January 1, 2025, Ms. Tobias has been a consultant with The Leifman Group working with states and communities to develop behavioral health and justice solutions. Ms. Tobias retired in 2024... Read More →

Thursday May 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom

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Statewide Summit on Behavioral Health: An Opportunity for Collaborative Change