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STATEWIDE SUMMIT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE CHANGE
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Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches in Maryland and Beyond at Intercepts 2-3
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
This session will showcase innovative practices and collaborations in behavioral health and criminal justice, with a focus on Anne Arundel, Caroline, Carroll, Montgomery, and St. Mary’s counties. These jurisdictions will highlight their work in criminogenic screening and risk assessments, sharing insights into how these tools are used to improve outcomes and inform interventions. Additionally, the session will spotlight evidence-based practices at both the local and national level, drawing attention to successful diversion models and approaches being implemented across the country. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of emerging strategies and best practices that can be applied in their own communities.

Moderators
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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 →
Speakers
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Jennifer Alexander

Judge, District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel
Judge Jennifer Alexander is an Associate Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Anne Arundel County since 2023. Judge Alexander is the Presiding Judge of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Court. She is also a Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Public Education and Community... Read More →
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Cara Lewis

Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland for Carroll County
Cara Y. Lewis, Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland, District 10, Carroll County, since November 4, 2021.Attended North Carroll High School, Hampstead, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. (English), 2007; Francis King Carey School of Law, University of Maryland... Read More →
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Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C

Director of Crisis Services, Carroll County Health Department Bureau of Prevention, Wellness & Recovery
Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C is the director of crisis services at the Carroll County Health Department's Local Behavioral Health Authority. Ms. Dietz has been a licensed certified social worker - clinical for more than 20 years and has worked with individuals, groups and families across... Read More →
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Ben Stevenson, M.Ed, MDE

Director, Montgomery County Government | Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
Ben Stevenson serves as the Director for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR). He has over 29 years of experience working with the corrections profession. He currently oversees the operation of four divisions: Detention Services, Community Corrections, Medical and... Read More →
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Heather L. Price

Administrative Judge, Circuit Court for Caroline County
Governor Larry Hogan appointed Heather Lynne Price as Caroline County District Court judge on January 13, 2021, and she was elevated to the County Administrative Judge, Caroline County Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit on January 21, 2022. Member, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council... Read More →
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Kristie Ardire

Pre-Trial Service Case Manager, St. Mary's County Detention Center
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
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