In this episode, Elizabeth Kelley interviews Criminal Defense Lawyer Marcia G. Shein. The two discuss essential components of good mental health evaluations, how an attorney can be particularly sensitive to red flags, and practical aspects for

Criminal Responsibility: Mental Health Defenses & Forensic Evaluations

Apr 3rd, 2024 26m 28s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Professor Lucy Guarnera. The two discuss when a criminal defense lawyer should consider criminal responsibility as a defense, resources for finding mental health experts, and critical components

Unlocking Justice: Navigating the Criminal System for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Eric Drogin

Mar 18th, 2024 27m 50s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Dr. Eric Drogin, the author of the first chapter in the second edition of her book, ‘Representing People with Mental Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers.’ The two di

Unlocking Justice: Navigating the Criminal System for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum with Professor Larry Dubin

Feb 26th, 2024 27m 23s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Professor Larry Dubin. The two discuss the work of helping people on the spectrum navigate “their new world” in the criminal justice system, the boilerplate knowledge that judges and prosecutors

A Father’s Journey: When Your Child Has Bipolar Disorder

Feb 12th, 2024 26m 21s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Senator Creigh Deeds. The two discuss the many initiatives he’s championed to relieve some of the flaws in the mental health space and the story that inspired him to take action. In this epis

Autism & The Criminal Justice System - Overcoming Band-Aid Solutions

Jan 29th, 2024 27m 17s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Tom Oliver. The two discuss his journey with an early ASD diagnosis, how it has shaped his career and expertise, and the relevant defenses that Tom has proposed to better protect his clients.

Support and Change

Jan 8th, 2024 26m 6s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Nick Dubin. The two discuss the intersection of autism spectrum disorders and the criminal justice system. In this episode, we discuss: What common threads Nick has found in the interse

Make Autism Matter

Aug 21st, 2023 31m 40s

This week Elizabeth Kelley speaks with guest, Dr. Laurie Sperry. The two talk discuss how to better understand autism spectrum disorder, why so many autistic people enter the criminal justice system, and what we can do to make it fair across th

Advocating for Innocent Spouses

Jul 10th, 2023 28m 8s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Lisa Lawler. The two discuss why she started the White-Collar Wives Project, what they suggest as steps for survival in these cases, and how it relates to mental health issues. In this episod

Neuroscientist: Dispeller of Myths

Jun 26th, 2023 26m 55s

Dr. Colleen Berryessa This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Dr. Colleen Berryessa. The two discuss about her expertise in the importance of having an expert involved in criminal cases with people who have autism spectrum disorder, an

Whole Person Health

Mar 20th, 2023 28m 47s

Thomas Parker This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Thomas Parker. The two discuss the mission of the Lindner Center, what they offer to the mental health community, what their process entails, and why it’s so effective. In this epi

Whole Person Health

Mar 6th, 2023 28m 47s

The Offense of Misunderstanding

Feb 21st, 2023 28m 6s

Mary Riggs Cohen, PhD & Dr. Isabelle Hénault This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guests, Mary Riggs Cohen, PhD and Dr. Isabelle Henault. They discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, the misunderstandings that cause people with ASD to be caught

A Rooted Recovery

Feb 13th, 2023 21m 23s

Carol Rose & Lynn Wadsworth This week Elizabeth Kelley chats with her guests, Carol Rose and Lynn Wadsworth. The three talk about the programs at Red Oak Recovery, its history of strength and hope, and the importance of their customized approac

The Concept of Competency in the Legal System

Dec 5th, 2022 30m 18s

Eric Drogin, J.D., Ph.D. This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest Eric Drogin. The two discuss the concept of competency in the legal system and what it encompasses in the criminal defense of a person with a mental disability. In this e

Criminal Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System

Nov 28th, 2022 32m 27s

Judge Steve Leifman This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest Judge Steve Leifman. The two discuss the journey to redesign the system to identify and treat mental disabilities with the goal of keeping them out of the criminal justice syst

Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System

Nov 21st, 2022 26m 49s

Diana Clark This week Elizabeth Kelley chats with her guest Diana Clark. The two talk about mental health, behavioral health, and how a behavioral health navigation service provider can assist families struggling with mental health issues to ac

Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System

Nov 11th, 2022 28m 19s

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest Dr. Hal Wortzel. The two discuss causes and effects of FTD, PTSD, and TBI on veterans and where they or their families can find resources and support. In this episode, we discuss: FTD Frontotemp

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