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Saks Institute Spring Symposium 2017
Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics
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The Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics
presents
Spring Symposium 2017
Supported Decision-Making:
Giving Mental Health a Voice
Monday, April 24, 2017
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Town & Gown Ballroom
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Registration is FREE. Space is limited.
Conference Schedule
You may download the conference schedule in Adobe PDF format.
Light Continental Breakfast available at 8:30 - 9:00 am
9:00 - 9:20 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
Andrew T. Guzman
Elyn Saks |
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9:30 - 9:50 am | Supported Decision-Making: Protecting Rights, Ensuring Choices |
Jonathan Martinis |
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Session 1: |
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10:00-10:50 am | Consumer Perspective |
Elyn Saks Ryan King and Susie King
Jonathan Martinis Moderator: |
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10:50-11:10 am | Break |
Session 2: |
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11:10-12:20 pm | Professional/Medical Perspective |
Roderick Shaner Ann Marie Yamada Kimberly Finney Ana Suarez
Moderator: |
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12:30-1:30 pm | Lunchtime Keynote |
Darrell Steinberg Jordana Steinberg |
Session 3: |
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1:45-2:45 pm | Legal/International Perspective |
Judith Klein Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren Jim Preis Moderator: |
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2:45-3:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Reception After Symposium Hosted by Sidley Austin LLP |
Questions? Contact Christopher Schneiders via e-mail or telephone (213-740-5714) with any questions or concerns you have regarding this conference.
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