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STATEWIDE SUMMIT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE CHANGE
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
"The Definition of Insanity" is a PBS documentary that delves into the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP), a pioneering initiative addressing the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system. The film follows a dedicated team working through the courts to guide individuals with mental illnesses from potential incarceration toward wellness. It highlights efforts to reform the treatment of mentally ill individuals within the justice system, emphasizing diversion programs and community-based support to promote wellness over incarceration.

Panel discussion with Judge Leifman, Norm Ornstein and Judy Harris to discuss the importance and meaning, and deeply personal story behind, this PBS documentary, "The Definition of Insanity".

Refreshments will be available.
Speakers
avatar for Judy L. Harris

Judy L. Harris

President & Matthew's Mom, Matthew Ornstein Memorial Foundation
After more than 45 years of practicing law in both the public and private sectors, Judy recently retired to serve full time as President of The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation (MHOMF), in order to further the Foundation’s mission to eliminate stigma, minimize suffering... Read More →
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Norm Ornstein

Vice President & Matthew's Dad, Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation
Norman Ornstein is Vice President of the Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation. Created in memory of his late son Matthew, the foundation works to improve the broken mental health system, and, through a summer debate camp for public school kids in the Washington, DC area, promotes... Read More →
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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 →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom

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