Photo Gallery > 2012 Annual Conference
Attendees at the 2012 Annual Conference and Justice Institute heard from state and national experts on the effectiveness of problem-solving courts, the need for trauma informed care services, crisis intervention teams, effective advocacy and much more. Be sure to check our Resources tab to access the conference presentations. Video clips and online availability of some education sessions will also be available soon. Please join us in 2013!
Our sincere thanks to Kathryn Kuehn for her wonderful photography work! Click here to see even more conference photos, kathrynkuehn.zenfolio.com/flpic2012. For information about Kathryn’s services, go to Kathryn Kuehn Photography www.qnpix.com.
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Judge Mark Speiser (l) and Rep. Ari Porth
Partners' Chairman-Elect Judge Mark Speiser presents State Rep. Ari Porth with a Legislative Leadership award. Rep. Porth was recently elected to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court for a term beginning in Jan. 2013 and attended the Justice Institute training.
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Welcome to Our Conference!
Jennifer Grandal, Office of the State Courts Administrator, Eve Janocko, Executive Director of the FL Association of Drug Court Professionals and Vanessa Addison, FL Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association were all smiles at the registration desk. Jennifer, Eve and FADAA staff, Vanessa, Michelle and Christy are wonderful partners and made our conference a success! Thank You!
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William Gonzalez of Channing Bete guides attendees
through education materials. Thank you for your support, Channing Bete!
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Rick Wagner of the Florida Recovery Center
Rick is also a Board member for FL Partners in Crisis. Thank you for your support!
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Board Chairman Judge Steve Leifman welcomes 2012 attendees
This year's conference was held in partnership with the FL Association of Drug Court Professionals. Many thanks to FADCP for being great partners. We look forward to working together in 2013!
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Rep. Ari Porth thanks FLPIC for his Legislative Leadership Award
Thanks to Rep. Porth's leadership, HB 177, the Drug Offender Re-entry bill passed the House by a vote of 112-4. Rep. Porth has been a champion in support of individuals with mental illnesses and substance addiction, children and the homeless.
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Partners' Executive Director Gail Cordial
Described Keynote Speaker Sharon Wise as a true Surviving Spirit. Having suffered abuse, addiction and mental illness from an early age, Sharon is now a national advocate for trauma informed care services.
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Sharon makes a point
Don't ask, "What's wrong with you?" Ask, "What happened to you?" if you really want to help someone. Read Sharon's story.
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"Everyone One of You is an Advocate"
Mark Fontaine stresses the need for everyone to be involved in advocacy.
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John Repique, VP and Chief Admin. Officer
for Jackson Mental Health Hospital providing comments for our video archive. Thanks John, for your support and sponsorship! Jackson Mental Health Hospital was recently ranked among the top hospitals in the Miami metro area by US News and World Report. The only Florida behavioral health facility to make the list. Congratulations!
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La Amistad's Julio Gonzalez talks with conference attendees.
Thank you for your support, La Amistad!
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Derrick Osso and Douglas Crowell explain programs available at
Nova Southeastern University. Thank you for your support!
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Chris Harris of Magellan Health Services
greets a conference attendee. Thanks, Magellan for your support!
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Thank You, Cenpatico for your continued support!
Monice Joseph talks with a conference attendee about Cenpatico.
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Jim Shanks and Penny Dickerson make their workshop selections
Under Jim's leadership, Park Place Behavioral Health opened Fellowship House, a successful voluntary jail diversion program in Osceola County. Dickerson is Director of Case Management Services.
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We love our Board members!
Dr. Francisco Fernandez (l) of Tampa and Michael Gibson of Pensacola provide leadership and support throughout the year as members of FLPIC's Board of Directors.
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Justice Institute Begins 2nd year
Judge John Murphy of Viera and Judge Richard Weis of Tampa participated in the Justice Institute two-day continuing education program. The Justice Institute provides in-depth courses and materials to judges presiding over problem-solving courts.
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Standing room only
Douglas Marlowe, Chief of Science, Policy & Law for the Natl. Assn. of Drug Court Professionals leads a session on the effectiveness of problem-solving courts.
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Being an Effective Advocate
Joe Mendoza of NAMI on "Telling Your Story," a guide for individuals who want to get involved in advocacy. Materials can be found on our Resources tab.
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Reinvestment grants work
Judge Leifman and Judge Jim McCune of Ocala, brainstorm after leading a session on Florida's Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment grant program. Grant awards can be used to fund mental health courts, CIT training, diversion and re-entry programs and other community-based efforts.
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Understanding the community benefits of CIT training
Detective Benjamin Kenney of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office explains how to maintain and expand the success of CIT programs in Florida's rapidly changing communities.
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NAMI Advocate Karen Levy
explains the importance of using evidence-based programs for jail diversion. NAMI Peer programs have a proven record of successful community diversion.
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Our Sponsors are Wonderful!
Many, many thanks to our sponsors: Florida Department of Children and Families, Bridges of America, Jackson Mental Health Hospital and Lilly, USA.
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Who You Should Be Targeting
Douglas Marlowe, Chief of Science, Policy & Law for the Natl. Assn. of Drug Court Professionals explains the latest research on selecting participants for problem-solving courts. The answer may surprise you - see the Resources tab for Doug's presentation.
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Food for Thought
Rep. Darryl Rouson talks with Doug about his research. Rep. Rouson, who received a Legislative Leadership Award, is the author of numerous drug court and re-entry bills in the Legislature.
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A Passionate Advocate
(l-r) Gail Cordial, Judge DeeAnna Farnell, Rep. Rouson, Judge Jeri Cohen and Judge Steve Leifman
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Peggy Symons: Star Advocate
Peggy Symons, advocate and talented author, presents some of her work to Rep. Rouson. Peggy is an active member of FLPIC and NAMI Greater Orlando and a trainer for CIT programs. Read Peggy's story in our Success Stories archive.
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Guy Wheeler, Ph.D. and CEO
of Justice for Life explains Misdemeanor Drug Courts and the 10 Key Components of Drug Court National Standards.
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ICE Seeks Community Partners
Margaret Iglesias, Orlando Branch Chief for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, explains the agency's role in helping to expedite community re-entry for individuals with unresolved immigration issues. This is a growing issue in our state, please see the Resources tab if you would like to learn more about this partnership.
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Bridges of America's Brett D'Aoust is all smiles
Bridges of America, our Conference Luncheon sponsor is a terrific partner all year long. Thanks for your continued support!
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Dr. Thomas Beckner and Father Charles Brown
led a session on the role of faith in treatment and recovery programs. Faith is an integral part of the treatment programs offered at Bridges of America.
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What are they doing over there?
Judge Deborah White-Laborah of Miami-Dade addressed the Justice Institute on the benefits and challenges of having multiple problem-solving courts within a jurisdiction.
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Dementia and Competency Challenges in the Aging Inmate Population
Dr. Frank Fernandez outlines the clinical aspects of dementia and the challenges it presents in detention and prison facilities.
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Mental Illness in the Prison population
Dean Aufderheide, Ph.D. is the Director of Mental Health Services for the FL Department of Corrections.
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Maintaining your health while helping others
Alejandro Aristizabal of the 11th Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project explains the importance of self-care for individuals working in high stress environments where secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue and burnout often occur.
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Legislative Leadership awardee Rep. Dennis Baxley
Rep. Baxley is a leader on Smart Justice reform, health and education priorities for the House of Representatives.
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Congratulations!
Mark Fontaine, Judge Leifman, Lori Brown, CEO of Bridges of America and Dr. Fred Osher congratulate Rep. Dennis Baxley (center) on his Legislative Leadership Award.
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Greetings from the District!
Judge Jim McCune of Ocala greets Rep. Baxley as he accepts his award.
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Mental Illness and Recidivism
Dr. Fred Osher on how mental illness and co-occurring disorders complicates successful diversion, reentry and community integration strategies. Read Dr. Osher's presentation on our Resources tab.
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Celebrate Success
Tampa Drug Court Judge Jack Espinosa facilitates as Karalyn Goldberg and Pam Ford tell their stories of addiction and mental illness and how appropriate support, treatment and inner strength have guided their successful recovery. Congratulations to Karalyn and Pam! You are amazing!
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Karalyn's Support Network
As Karalyn explained, Kandace Nollie (l), DACCO Court Services Supervisor, Nickolle Lindo, Drug Court Specialist and Judge Jack Espinosa each played a key role in her recovery. What a great team!
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Pam Ford shared her amazing story of recovery and hope
after struggling for years with a misdiagnosed mental illness. Pam was recently recognized for her outstanding work as a Peer Specialist for the South Florida Behavioral Health Network. Click here to read Pam's story on our News page.
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Thank you,Judge Hirsch!
2012 Conference Planning Chair Dr. Linda DePiano, Judge Leifman and Gail Cordial thanked Judge Hirsch for her innovative work in problem-solving courts and trauma informed care.
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Community mapping through the Sequential Intercept Model
Judge Marcia Hirsch, faculty presenter for the Justice Institute, explained the importance of knowing your community's resources at each intercept point in the criminal justice system in order to successfully implement diversion strategies.
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Evidence-based Drug Court Treatment: Applying Research to Practice
presented by Dr. Roger Peters, University of South Florida.
