Photo Gallery > 2012 Miami-Dade Health Transformation in Action Conference
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Cindy Schwartz and Lourdes Mata
enjoy a moment during the Conference
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Sharon Wise
shares her story of hope and with Conference attendees.
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Partners on a Winning Team!
Members of the 11th Judicial Circuit Mental Health Team
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Long-time Advocates
State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and Judge Steve Leifman were instrumental in bringing mental health collaboration and positive change to Miami-Dade County.
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Judge Leifman Recognizes Jesus Herrera
Jesus began receiving services from the Jail Diversion Program in 2009 after numerous arrests and homelessness. His is now committed to his recovery and doing well!
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Judge Leifman Recognizes Alay Granda
Alay enrolled in the Jail Diversion Program in 2009 after a felony arrest. Thanks to the program and its community re-entry support, he now serves as a staff member and Peer Recovery Coach for the JDP!
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Judge Leifman Recognizes Diana Darby
After 20 years of illegal drug use to manage her untreated mental illness, Diana was alone and homeless and arrested on a misdemeanor charge. She accepted assistance from the JDP. She now lives in her own apartment and has reconnected with her family. Her favorite saying, "God is Good!"
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Thanks!
State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle recognized Judge Leifman for his tireless work on behalf of people with mental illness.
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Sandra McQueen Baker
presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Carolyn Wilson, Founder and Executive Director of New Hope Drop In Center. Congratulations, Carolyn!
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Pam Ford
was presented with the Peer Specialist Award. Pam believes strongly in recovery and the power of peer to peer recovery. Read about Pam's personal journey on our Home page. Congratulations, Pam!
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CIT Life Saving Award
Assistant Director Naim Erched, Miami Dade Police Department (l) and Judge Leifman congratulate Officer Julian Chica (MDPD) on receiving the CIT Life Saving Award.
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Many Thanks to Habsi!
Miami-Dade CIT Coordinator Habsi W. Kaba and Judge Steve Leifman were recognized by Medley Officer Artie Jinete for their outstanding effort on CIT training. Read more about CIT on our Home page.
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Successful Partners!
Cindy Schwartz, Program Director of the JDP and Judge Leifman thank Dr. Deborah Dummitt (center) for her leadership on behalf of DCF to implement positive change in mental health care.
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Congratulations, Pam!
Pam Ford (2nd from left) is congratulated by Judge Leifman, Deborah Dummitt and Cindy Schwartz for her work as a Peer Specialist Coordinator at South Florida Behavioral Health Network.
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Enjoying the Day
Speaker Sharon Wise, Gail Cordial, Executive Director of FL Partners in Crisis and Tim Coffey, Coordinator of the 11th Judcial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project enjoy a laugh following the Conference luncheon. Sharon will be the Keynote Speaker at the FLPIC Annual Conference July 12-13 in Orlando!
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CIT Office of the Year
Melanie Carpio (l) of the Hialeah Police Dept. is congratulated by her twin sister, Officer Melodie Carpio (center), Pembroke Pines PD and Hialeah Officer Evi Cruz, who was a finalist for the award. Many thanks to all of our wonderful CIT Officers throughout Florida!
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Officer Melanie Carpio
received the CIT Officer of the Year Award. Read her full story on our Home page. Congratulations, Office Carpio!
