NARPA's 2014 Annual Conference
Hilton DoubleTree SeaTac, Seattle, WASeptember 2014
18 hours Social Work CEUs available; CLE pending
NARPA 2014 Conference Schedule
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Wednesday 9/3
6:00 -- 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception and Welcome, Presentation of Pearl Johnson Award: 6:00 -- 7:00
[Irit Shimrat]](/bios/shimrat)opening keynote : 7:00 -- 8:00 pm
Thursday 9/4
7:30 -- 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 -- 9:45 am
Plenary Presentation: Paula J. Caplan, Ph.D.:
There are No Rules About Psychiatric Diagnosis---And That Must End!
9:45 -- 10:00 am
Break
10:00 -- 11:30 am
NARPA 101: Bill Stewart[ & Ann Rider, M.S.W.
How to Get What You Need From Your Healthcare Provider[: **** Beckie Child
Medicaid Fraud Claims Challenging Practice of Prescribing Off-Label Drugs to Children[: James B. (Jim) Gottstein, J.D.
Lane v. Kitzhaber: Challenging Segregated Sheltered Workshops: Kathy Wilde, J.D., Oregon P&A
11:30 -- 1:00
Lunch & Keynote: Dennis Feld, J.D. & Arthur Baer, J.D.
An Expanding Front in the War for Personal Liberty
1:00 -- 2:30 pm
A Different Kind of Understanding: A Qualitative Exploration of Psychotherapy and Psychosis: Alexandra L. Adame, Ph.D.
Supporting Trauma-Informed Peer Support in Traditional Provider Agencies: Darby Penney
Role of Litigation in a Strategic Approach to MH System Change:][James B. (Jim) Gottstein[, J.D.]
Challenging Use of Force: US Department of Justice Investigates Law Enforcement in Portland and Seattle: Jan E. Friedman, J.D[.& Anne Kasper, & J. Michael Diaz, J.D.]
2:30 -- 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 -- 4:15 pm
Reel Change- Video Advocacy: A powerful tool for systemic reform[:Emily Cooper
The Insanity Defense and Its Relatives: Tina Minkowitz, J.D.
[Legal Strategies to End Solitary Confinement: **** Margot Mendelson, J.D. & Ranjini Acharya, J.D.
Understanding the struggle over H.R. 3717 (the Murphy Bill, aka the "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act")**](/conferences/2014/murphy_bill)[,]Jennifer Mathis, J.D.[, David Lord, J.D. & Bethany Lilly, J.D.
4:15 -- 5:00 pm
5:00 -- 7:00 pm
Dinner on your own
7:00 -- 9:00 pm
Video: Is Anybody Listening? Paula J. Caplan[, Ph.D. (followed by discussion)
Friday 9/5
7:30 -- 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 -- 9:45 am
Keynote: [Claudia Center], J.D. *Disability Rights, LGBT Rights, and Reflections on Intersectional Advocacy
9:45 -- 10:00
Break
10:00 -- 11:30
Promoting and Developing Crisis Alternatives:A Strategy Session[Matthew Cohen
Evidence-Based Malpractice in Psychiatric Diagnosis:][Paula J. Caplan, Ph.D.[ & David Walker, Ph.D.
Advocating for Inmates with Mental Illness[: Heather McKimmie, J.D.[ & Rachael Seevers, J.D.
Developments in Employment Discrimination Litigation: Claudia Center, J.D., Mike Subit, J.D., & Anupa Iyer Geevarghese, J.D.
11:30 -- 1:00
Lunch, Keynote:David Cohen, Ph.D.:
American Psychosis or Mad Science? What A Care System for Seriously Distressed People Might Look Like 1:00 -- 2:30 pm
Intentional Peer Support as a Framework for Building Community[: Steven Morgan
Mental Health Oppression & American Indian Youth: Challenging Generations of Harm[: David Walker, Ph.D.
Strategies to Promote the Expansion of Supportive Housing: Pamela Cohen, J.D.
Advocating for Removal of Mental Health Inquiries of Bar Applicants[:Emily Cooper, J.D. & Jennifer Mathis, J.D.
2:30 -- 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 -- 4:15 pm
Practical Strategies & Specific Resources from the Social Justice Sisters: Carolyn Pettit-Lange & Ele Munjeli
Ethical Psychopharmacology: David Cohen, Ph.D.[]
Litigation Challenging Outpatient Commitment: Pamela Cohen, J.D., Dennis Feld, J.D. & Arthur Baer, J.D.
Children with Mental Health Needs in the Child Welfare System: Diane Smith Howard
4:15 - 7:00 pm
Dinner on your own
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Video Marathon: Three short videos by Ken Paul Rosenthal**
For Shadows,In Light, In!**and ***Crooked Beauty
Saturday 9/6
7:30 -- 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 -- 10:00 am
Controlling Your Treatment: Advance Directives: David Lord, J.D.
Developments in International Human Rights Law: Tina Minkowitz, J.D.
Fundamentals of Performing Investigations of Serious Incidents (Restraint & Seclusion): Aaryce Hayes, M.S.W.
10:00 -- 10:15
Break
10:15 -11:45am
Sam Bagenstos, J.D.:**
Significant Developments in Mental Health and Disability Law - 2014
11:45- Noon
Closing Remarks/Adjournment: **John Jones
[For additional information, email NARPA at narpa @ aol.com or by call 256-650-6311[.]
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