A system in crisis: Reforming emergency detention

A coalition of law enforcement, healthcare providers and counties recently released a framework on how to reform the state’s complex mental health crisis system.

That includes a focus in changing the emergency detention process, which can sometimes lead to law enforcement transporting those in crisis across the state if there aren’t available psychiatric beds.

A Wisconsin Health News panel will take a deep dive into the issues surrounding emergency detention and plans to reform it.

Panelists:

• Attorney General Josh Kaul
• Sen. Kathy Bernier, R-Lake Hallie
• Pete Carlson, President, Advocate Aurora Behavioral Health Services
• Todd Campbell, Division Administrator, Adult Community Services Division, Dane County Department of Human Services
• Kit Kerschensteiner, Director of Legal and Advocacy Services, Disability Rights Wisconsin
• Kim Freeman, Certified Peer Specialist

This virtual event is free.

Event Details:
Thursday, March 11, 2021
12 p.m.

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