

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mental Health and the Justice System
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This free, one-day conference provides an overview of justice system efforts to respond to and support mental health in Iowa.About this EventMental Health and the Justice System: Enduring Challenges, Emerging OpportunitiesThrough a series of panels, attendees will hear from people with practical expertise working across the justice, healthcare, and service provider systems.The goal is for everyone to leave better informed and with ideas for improving the response to mental health inside, outside, and alongside the justice system.The event is sponsored by the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement, the Slay Fund for Social Justice, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and the Institute for Justice Reform and Innovation at Drake Law School.Highlights:NAMI “In Our Own Voice” presentation featuring people with lived experience of mental illness sharing their stories and discussing the human impact of law, policy, and practice.Panels featuring innovations in Policing, Courts, and Corrections from across Iowa.Panel with Nonprofit Service Providers talking about their work and the changing landscape around mental health, behavioral health, and substance use services.Status Update on the New Behavioral Health System.Opportunities for networking across institutions, offices, and systems.Who should attendThis event welcomes anyone committed to improving outcomes at the intersection of mental health and the justice system. We welcome attorneys, corrections and reentry staff, parole and probation officers, judges, law enforcement officers, court administrators and clerks, behavioral health professionals, treatment providers, nonprofit service providers, public defenders, and policy advocates, just to name a few. Individuals with lived experience are especially encouraged to join.Attend in-person or onlineThis event is free, but registration is required.This is a hybrid event. Attendees have the choice to attend in person at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, or virtually.The in-person event will take place at The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement. Lunch will be provided.Online attendees will watch a live stream of all general session content and will have the opportunity to participate in Q&amp;A.There is no cost to attend in person or online, but a donation is encouraged and greatly appreciated.AccommodationsAmerican Sign Language (ASL) and live captions in English will be available for all general session content for all attendees.If you have any questions regarding accommodations please contact harkininstitute@drake.edu or 515-271-3623.ParkingIn-person attendees will be able to park in lot 24, next to the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center. More information about obtaining a vistor parking pass will be sent to registered attendees before the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mental-health-and-the-justice-system/100001985321938361
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit, business, conferences, virtual
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
- **lat**: 41.60007179999999
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- **full address**: The Harkin Institute for Public Policy &amp; Citizen Engagement, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Drake University – College of Arts & Sciences (https://allevents.in/org/drake-university-college-of-arts-and-sciences/18773626)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Harkin Institute for Public Policy &amp; Citizen Engagement, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Drake University – College of Arts & Sciences
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit, business, conferences, virtual
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mental Health and the Justice System ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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