Name: Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches in Maryland Intercepts 2-3
Start: 2025-05-21T14:45:00-0400
End: 2025-05-21T16:00:00-0400

STATEWIDE SUMMIT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE CHANGE

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

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

Panel Discussion

Statewide Summit on Behavioral Health: An Opportunity for Collaborative Change

Richard Schwermer

Heather L. Price

Cara Lewis

Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C

Ben Stevenson, M.Ed, MDE

Attendees (6)

Statewide Summit on Behavioral Health: An Opportunity for Collaborative Change

Richard Schwermer

Heather L. Price

Cara Lewis

Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C

Ben Stevenson, M.Ed, MDE

Attendees (6)

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