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Law & Society: Mental Health and the Law

February 25, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Mental Health and the Law: Breaking the Stigma and Reforming the System

14th Annual Law & Society Symposium presented by the Charleston Law Review and Furman University’s Riley Institute

Friday, February 25, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Charleston Museum

4 hours of CLE credit pending

The Law & Society Series provides historical observations and trends, insights into associated legal issues and processes, and suggestions for change from varied perspectives.

This year renowned experts in law, medicine, academia and advocacy will weigh in on issues surrounding mental health and discuss novel ways of advocating for a more equitable approach to mental illness within the legal system. Panelists and speakers will explore the decriminalization of mental illness and diversionary court systems, address the prevalence of mood disorders and substance abuse within the legal profession, and highlight advocacy initiatives within our community. It is time to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and share ways legal professionals can advocate more effectively for clients, themselves, and the community.

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Details

Date:
February 25, 2022
Time:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Website:
charlestonlaw.edu/symposium

Venue

The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403 United States
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