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October 30th: Mental Health, Guns & Violence Colloquium

Friday, October 30, 2015
9 am – Noon
University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc.
14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613

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The colloquium is open to community members, USF faculty, staff and students. The objectives of this colloquium are to:

  • Provide current research-based information regarding the intersections between individuals with mental health problems, the use of guns, and violent acts.
  • Offer participants the opportunity to engage with national experts on this topic.
  • Engage in a facilitated discussion regarding the implications of the colloquium for the TampaBay community and for USF.

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Featured Presenters:
Jeffrey Swanson, PhD Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine Jeffrey Swanson, PhD Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine
Alan Lizotte, PhD Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, State University of New York Alan Lizotte, PhD Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, State University of New York
JD Withrow USF Chief of Police JD Withrow USF Chief of Police
Jane Castor Former Tampa Chief of Police Jane Castor Former Tampa Chief of Police
Linda MacKinnon President & CEO, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. Linda MacKinnon President & CEO, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

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Moderator:
Dwayne Smith, PhD Senior Vice Provost & Dean, Office of Graduate Studies, USF Dwayne Smith, PhD Senior Vice Provost & Dean, Office of Graduate Studies, USF

 No charge for this event.
CE’s will be available for a fee for LCSW, MFT, MHC, and Psychologists.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 •  Click here to Register, sign up for CEs and get directions.

Space is Limited.